unfocussed
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Definition
Adjective 1. Not concentrated on a single point or objective; lacking a clear direction or purpose. This describes something that is diffuse, scattered, or not directed toward a specific goal. 2. (Of an image or optical system) Not being in or brought into focus; blurry or indistinct. This describes a visual state where details are not sharp or clear.
Examples
- Adjective (Meaning 1: Lacking concentration/direction):
- Her essay was interesting but unfocussed, jumping between too many topics.
- The meeting was long and unfocussed, so no decisions were made.
- "diversity...in our huge unfocused country" - Owen Wister.
- Adjective (Meaning 2: Blurry image):
- The photograph was unfocussed, making the subject's face unrecognizable.
- Without his glasses, the world appeared soft and unfocussed.
Advanced Usage
- "Unfocussed effort": Work or energy that is scattered and not directed efficiently toward a goal.
- The project failed due to unfocussed effort and poor planning.
- "An unfocussed mind": A state of thinking that is distracted, daydreaming, or unable to concentrate.
- After lunch, I often have an unfocussed mind and struggle to work.
Variants and Related Words
- Unfocused (adj): The more common spelling variant in American English. Both "unfocussed" and "unfocused" are correct.
- Focus (n/v): The central point of attention or activity; to adjust to make clear.
- Defocus (v): To cause to go out of focus.
Synonyms
- For lacking direction: Diffuse, scattered, aimless, vague, haphazard, undirected.
- For blurry image: Blurred, indistinct, fuzzy, unclear, out-of-focus.
Antonyms
- For lacking direction: Focused, concentrated, directed, purposeful, specific.
- For blurry image: Focused, sharp, clear, distinct, crisp.
Adjective
- not concentrated at one point or upon one objective
- diversity...in our huge unfocused country- Owen Wister
- (of an image) not being in or brought into focus
- at their edges things were pretty much out of focus