adjective
Not able to keep your attention on one thing.
I felt unfocused during the long meeting.
Common phrases & grammar
feel unfocused · an unfocused mind
American English
How to pronounce unfocused
adjectiveB2
uhnFOHkuhst
/ənˈfoʊ.kəst̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Not able to keep your attention on one thing.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjective
Not having a clear aim, purpose, or plan.
The project seems unfocused and needs a clearer goal.
Common phrases & grammar
unfocused efforts · an unfocused approach
adjectivetechnicalless common
Not clear because a camera or lens has not focused correctly.
The photo is unfocused and the faces are hard to see.
Common phrases & grammar
an unfocused photo · an unfocused image