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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OpenAI’s approach to AI is decidedly unfocused, especially in comparison to Anthropic.
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Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Trump—fixated on securing his legacy with a ballroom and a triumphal arch—appears increasingly erratic, unfocused, and unfit for the job assigned to him.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Over 80% of AI projects fail to deliver business value, with 84% of those failures tied to leadership gaps, like unclear metrics, underinvestment, and unfocused sponsorship, according to research from Pertama Partners.
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Ambiguous discussions feel unfocused.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 29 Apr. 2026
Trump—fixated on securing his legacy with a ballroom and a triumphal arch—appears increasingly erratic, unfocused, and unfit for the job assigned to him.
—John Whitehead, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Over 80% of AI projects fail to deliver business value, with 84% of those failures tied to leadership gaps, like unclear metrics, underinvestment, and unfocused sponsorship, according to research from Pertama Partners.
—Ravi Kumar S, Time, 30 Mar. 2026
Ambiguous discussions feel unfocused.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unfocused
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“Unfocused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfocused. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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