Lacking focus; without clear direction, purpose, or concentrated attention.
From 'focus' + '-less' (suffix meaning 'without'). The '-less' suffix is ancient English, originally from Old English '-læs' meaning 'lacking.'
A 'focusless' photograph—where nothing is sharp—used to be a mistake photographers cursed; now artists intentionally create soft-focus images for emotional effect, turning a technical failure into a stylistic choice.
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