unfocused — UK / US or unfocussed UK [ʌnˈfəʊkəst] / US [ʌnˈfoʊkəst] adjective 1) not seeing clearly, or not giving a clear image His eyes were unfocused. 2) without a clear purpose, aim, or direction Her thoughts were totally unfocused … English dictionary
unfocused — [un fō′kəst] adj. 1. not focused; not brought into focus 2. a) lacking a center of concentration [unfocused attempts] b) not directed toward a goal or objective [unfocused plans] … English World dictionary
unfocused — (also unfocussed) ► ADJECTIVE 1) not focused; out of focus. 2) without a specific aim or direction … English terms dictionary
unfocused — un|fo|cused unfocussed [ʌnˈfəukəst US ˈfou ] adj 1.) not dealing with or paying attention to the important ideas, causes etc ▪ The discussion was becoming unfocused. 2.) eyes that are unfocused are open, but are not looking at anything specific ▪ … Dictionary of contemporary English
unfocused — /un foh keuhst/, adj. 1. not brought into focus; lacking proper focus: an unfocused camera. 2. lacking a clear purpose or direction: an unfocused meeting. Also, esp. Brit., unfocussed. [1885 90; UN 1 + FOCUSED] * * * … Universalium
unfocused — /ʌnˈfoʊkəst/ (say un fohkuhst) adjective 1. Photography not brought into focus: an unfocused camera lens. 2. not concentrated at a specific point or on a specific objective: *multilateralism through the United Nations was becoming synonymous with …
unfocused — also unfocussed adjective Date: 1886 1. not adjusted to a focus 2. not concentrated on one point or objective < unfocused rage > … New Collegiate Dictionary
unfocused — adj. Unfocused is used with these nouns: ↑eye … Collocations dictionary
unfocused — un•fo•cused [[t]ʌnˈfoʊ kəst[/t]] adj. 1) cvb not brought into focus; lacking proper focus: an unfocused camera[/ex] 2) cvb lacking a clear purpose, direction, or target Also, esp. brit. un•fo′cussed. Etymology: 1885–90 … From formal English to slang
unfocused or unfocussed — un|fo|cused or un|fo|cussed [ ʌn foukəst ] adjective 1. ) not seeing clearly or not giving a clear image: His eyes were unfocused. 2. ) without a clear purpose, goal, or direction: Her thoughts were totally unfocused … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
