unfocused
adjective
un·fo·cused
ˌən-ˈfō-kəst 
variants
or less commonly unfocussed
1
: not adjusted to a focus
2
: not concentrated on one point or objective
unfocused rage
Examples of unfocused in a Sentence
an unfocused approach to studying
Your essay seems unfocused and unclear.
She has lots of unfocused energy.
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This shift happened not because of broad, unfocused criticism, but through detailed research, strategic partnerships and persistent focus.
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Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
And with some late-arriving plot twists, the story feel unfocused and unfinished.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Trump’s first term was too ideologically confused, politically unfocused, and inexperienced in the ways of D.C. politics to have much of an agenda.
—Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
But even this part of his speech, which was supposed to be an inspiring call for global peace, tolerance and kindness, was unfocused and lacking in substance, according to pop culture writer Kaleigh Donaldson.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
And with some late-arriving plot twists, the story feel unfocused and unfinished.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Trump’s first term was too ideologically confused, politically unfocused, and inexperienced in the ways of D.C. politics to have much of an agenda.
—Jay Cost, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
But even this part of his speech, which was supposed to be an inspiring call for global peace, tolerance and kindness, was unfocused and lacking in substance, according to pop culture writer Kaleigh Donaldson.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Unfocused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfocused. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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