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The photo looked unfocused.
What does Unfocused mean?
Unfocused means not focused or not clear.
Dictionary definition
Unfocused means not clear, not concentrated, or not giving attention to one thing.
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Unfocused in a sentence
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The paragraph felt unfocused because it jumped between too many ideas.
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A student may write an unfocused answer when the main point is unclear and the details do not connect.
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Practice 1
What does unfocused mean?
Unfocused can describe a blurry image, scattered attention, or writing without a clear main point.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unfocused?
Scattered is close in meaning when unfocused describes ideas or attention going in too many directions.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unfocused?
Focused is the direct contrast because unfocused means not focused.
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WordUnfocused.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnfocused means not focused or not clear.
ExampleExample: The photo looked unfocused.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · foh · kust
- Strongest beat
- foh
- Ending
- kust
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on foh.
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Synonyms
Words like Unfocused
unclearUse when something is hard to see or understand.
scatteredUse when ideas or attention are spread in too many directions.
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Hint for students
Unfocused can describe blurry images, scattered attention, or writing that lacks a clear main point.
Common mix-up
Use unfocused carefully. It should describe the work, picture, or attention in a specific moment, not label a student as a person.
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Write one sentence that shows unfocused without using the word unfocused. Then underline the clue words that show blur, scattered attention, or ideas that do not connect. Example: The answer began with weather, switched to lunch, and ended with a fact about turtles. Clue words: began with weather, switched to lunch, ended with turtles Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something unclear or not centered on one main point?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The paragraph felt unfocused because it jumped between too many ideas." Why does unfocused fit better than clear?
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