unfocused

Thân thiện

The photograph was unfocused and blurry.

Definition

Adjective 1. Lacking a clear direction, purpose, or central point of concentration: Describes something that is scattered, diffuse, or not directed toward a single, specific objective. 2. (Of an image or a lens) Not being in or brought into focus; blurry: Describes a visual state where edges are not sharp and details are indistinct.

Examples

• Adjective (Lacking direction):

  • Her essay was interesting but unfocused, jumping between too many different topics.
  • The meeting was long and unfocused, so no decisions were made.
  • He felt unfocused and distracted all afternoon.

• Adjective (Visually blurry):

  • The photograph was unfocused, making the subject's face hard to recognize.
  • Without his glasses, the world was just an unfocused blur.

Advanced Usage

• "unfocused anger/energy": Anger or energy that is not directed at a specific cause or goal, making it less effective.
  • His criticism was just unfocused anger and didn't offer any solutions.
• "unfocused effort": Work or attempt that is scattered across too many areas, lacking a concentrated strategy.
  • The project failed due to unfocused effort and poor planning.

Variants and Related Words

• Unfocussed: An alternative spelling of "unfocused," equally correct.
• Defocused (adj., technical): Specifically brought out of focus, often intentionally in optics or photography.
• Unfocus (verb, rare): To cause something to lose focus or concentration. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Aimless: Without purpose or direction.
• Diffuse: Spread out over a large area; not concentrated.
• Vague: Of uncertain or indefinite character.
• Blurred: Unable to be seen clearly; indistinct.
• Fuzzy: Lacking clarity of outline; blurred.

Antonyms

• Focused: Directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim.
• Clear: Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; sharp in image.
• Concentrated: Wholly directed or focused on one thing.
• Sharp: Having a clear outline or definition (for an image).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not concentrated at one point or upon one objective
   • diversity...in our huge unfocused country- Owen Wister
2. (of an image) not being in or brought into focus
   • at their edges things were pretty much out of focus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unfocussed