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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The truth hovers tantalizingly out of focus, and the characters’ duplicity becomes its adversary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Sitting in the back row, so far from the photographer that their faces are somewhat blurry and out of focus, are three of the biggest stars in this year's awards race.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

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

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

Sometimes, though, the enlarged view slips out of focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

A character so out of focus that it was hard to know when you had her just right, and when you did, the film ran out.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

out of focus

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