variants
also focussed
1
as in interested
having the mind fixed on something
was focused on the football game and didn't hear me knock
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in concentrated
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
a focused effort to provide shelter for the homeless during the winter
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also focussed
as in centered
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
try to focus your attention on the task at hand
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Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
a focused approach
a centered approach
a structured approach
a concentrated approach
an attentive approach
an organized approach
focused research
a focused effort
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Recent Examples of focused
Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
While many other teams were focused on consistency and winning early in the season, Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe first had to figure out the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse body, which had some handling issues.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Though Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia is generally focused on the Christmas carp, Knies’ parents elected for swordfish instead.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Yang is focused on settling into life in a new country and having English lessons.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Other units focused on rocket launch sites and ammunition stores.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
He was previously based in London as an international news editor focused on breaking news events and earlier the bureau chief for East and Central Europe, based in Warsaw.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
When prompted about the race for the Calder, the 18-year-old deflected and focused on how the Sharks needed to start winning, as reported by NBC Sports reporter Sheng Peng.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
But the social media frenzy that grew around the film’s release ultimately focused on Lively and on criticism of her.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
While many other teams were focused on consistency and winning early in the season, Logano and crew chief Paul Wolfe first had to figure out the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse body, which had some handling issues.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Though Christmas Eve dinner in Slovakia is generally focused on the Christmas carp, Knies’ parents elected for swordfish instead.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Here's to making progress, staying focused, and striving for incremental improvements throughout 2025.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Yang is focused on settling into life in a new country and having English lessons.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Other units focused on rocket launch sites and ammunition stores.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focused
Adjective
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Those who are interested in learning more about Dollywood employment opportunities can visit dollywoodjobs.com.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But Sandhya isn’t interested in those kind of stories.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The British Zambian writer-director’s new story, however, is more psychologically concentrated on individual pain and cultural power, specifically the damage that sin and silence wreak in matriarchal societies that internalize patriarchy.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The firm noted on Wednesday that global sourcing exposure to Mexico and Canada is most concentrated for those two names.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In lieu of narrative progression, Lund is singularly intent on generating an atmosphere that makes the viewer feel like they’re perched in the bleachers.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These technologies help marketers identify intent signals, prioritize accounts, and engage decision-makers with relevant content at the right time.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All the involved victims have been identified and law enforcement has contacted their families.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Kellogg said that if conflict erupts on the Korean Peninsula, Russian forces could become involved, escalating tensions where 20,000 U.S. troops are stationed.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores human mortality.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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The quirkiness extends to Elsbeth herself, who possesses, some might say, a peculiar personality, one that seems to make her hyper observant and well-suited to solve unconventional crimes.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When these leaders improve, their teams become more engaged and productive.—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Events like Wednesday’s — Berkshire played one of the PGA Tour’s most prestigious courses in tournament conditions in front of a crowd of hundreds of engaged fans — help push Berkshire toward his goal.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Dog owners are often known to be extremely attentive to their pets, showering them with treats and affection and generally considering them one of the family.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Dyrholm’s typically fearless performance is attentive to the character’s particular physical restrictions, but with a raging inner clarity that often erupts as a result.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Focused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focused. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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