unfocused

adjective un·fo·cused \-ˈfō-kəst\

: not relating to or directed toward one specific thing (such as a particular goal or task)

: not looking at anything specific

Full Definition of UNFOCUSED

: not adjusted to a focus

: not concentrated on one point or objective <unfocused rage>

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un·fo·cused also un·fo·cussed \-ˈfō-kəst\

1886

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