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Definition of unfocus

unfocus

/ʌnˈfoʊkəs/
un · fo · cus
Adjective:unfocused
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Past Simple:unfocused
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Past Participle:unfocused
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Present Participle:unfocusing
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unfocus Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To cause the eyes, a camera lens, or a visual image to lose sharp focus or become indistinct; to become blurry or out of focus.

Example

"To see the hidden three-dimensional pattern in the stereogram, you need to relax and unfocus your eyes slightly."

2

To cease concentrating one's mind or attention on a specific task, thought, or object; to allow one's attention to wander or disperse.

Example

"After hours of intense coding, she needed to unfocus her mind and take a quiet walk outside."

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• Rhymes for unfocus

• Nearby Words

unflushed
unflustered
unflyable
unfocus
unfocused
unfold
unfollow

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unfocus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unfocus
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