Synonyms of focused
9 similar words · 14 opposite words
Another word for focused is single-minded. Other synonyms of focused are concentrated and determined. The opposite of focused is diffuse.
Synonyms and similar words for focused
adjectiveDirecting all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.
- concentratedIntense; directed towards a specific location.
adjectiveDealing with some narrowly defined aspects of a broader phenomenon.
- narrow-scope
adjectiveMore synonyms
- determinedDecided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.
- single-mindedIntensely focused and concentrated on purpose, thinking of only one goal, undistractable.
- centered
- inspissated
- intensiveSynonym of intense (“extreme or very high or strong in degree; of feelings, thoughts, etc.: strongly focused”).
- telic
- intent
Opposite of focused
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “directing all one's efforts towards a goal”.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- aimlessWithout aim, purpose, or direction.
- comprehensiveBroadly or completely covering; including a large proportion of something.
- decentered
- desultory
- diffuseEverywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
- disconnected
- flounderish figuratively(of a speech) moving from topic to topic, not focused.
- haphazardRandom; chaotic; incomplete; not thorough, constant, or consistent.
- unmethodicalNot methodical.
- uncenteredNot centered.
- vague
Meaning of focused
- adjective Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.
- adjective Dealing with some narrowly defined aspects of a broader phenomenon.
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Questions about synonyms of focused
- What is another word for focused?
- Focused has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as single-minded, concentrated and determined.
- What is the opposite of focused?
- The opposite of focused is diffuse. Other antonyms of focused are unfocused, comprehensive, haphazard and aimless.
- What does focused mean?
- Focused means directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.
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