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blurred focus

[/blɜːrd ˈfoʊkəs/]
nounpl: blurred focuses
foco desfocado
1. A lack of sharpness or clarity in the central point of attention, either literally in vision/photography or metaphorically in concentration and purpose
The photographer's blurred focus made the background indistinct.
O foco desfocado do fotógrafo tornou o fundo indistinto.
2. A state of mental confusion or lack of clear direction in thinking or decision-making
His blurred focus on the project resulted in missed deadlines.
Seu foco desfocado no projeto resultou em prazos perdidos.
Synonyms
unclear focussoft focuslack of clarityfuzzy focusout of focus
Antonyms
sharp focusclear focusprecise focuswell-defined focus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
foco desfocado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
foco borrado
Alternative term used in technical contexts
Portugal
foco desfocado
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose focus
out of focus
lose sight of
lack of direction
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