- unfocused
- un·focused
English syllables. 2014.
unfocused
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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 — [[t]ʌ̱nfo͟ʊkəst[/t]] also unfocussed 1) ADJ If someone s eyes are unfocused, they are open, but not looking at anything. Her eyes were unfocused, as if she were staring inside at her memories of the day. ...his unfocused gaze. 2) ADJ GRADED… … English 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
