unfocused
|un-fo-cused|
B2
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/ʌnˈfoʊkəst/
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/ʌnˈfəʊkəst/
lacking concentration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfocused' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'focused', which comes from the Latin 'focus', meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
Historical Evolution
'focused' changed from the Latin word 'focus' and eventually became the modern English word 'focus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'focus' meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'center of interest or activity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not concentrated or directed on a particular point or task.
His thoughts were unfocused during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35