Meaning & use
unfocused
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Lacking a clear direction, purpose, or point of concentration.
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The meeting felt unfocused, jumping between unrelated topics without resolution.
His unfocused stare suggested he hadn't slept in days.
A note on using this word
Applies to both mental attention and the clarity of plans, writing, or discussions.
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Words with an opposite meaning
focusedconcentrated
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