out of focus

ADJECTIVE

indistinct

Synonyms

WEAK

bleared bleary blurred confused dark dim doubtful faint fuzzy hazy ill-defined inaudible inconspicuous indefinite indeterminate indiscernible indistinguishable inexact misty muffled murky shadowy unclear undefined undetermined unheard unintelligible vague weak

Antonyms

WEAK

apparent certain defined definite discernible distinct evident explicit plain positive sure

Example Sentences

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I like the fact Luke is walking in front and Keegan is slightly out of focus - a bit like how the Ryder Cup went that week.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Her mother was photographed to the side, behind or even out of focus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Reijn’s camera closes up on Kidman’s face while Samuel works in the background, out of focus.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

Original material began to emerge — songs that were melodic and oblique in equal measure, with arpeggiated guitar hooks and Stipe’s lyrics drifting in and out of focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

My vision blurs in and out of focus as I strain to make the two moons floating up in the sky into one.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

out of focus

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