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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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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

The flickering of the stars is a result of those “lenses” moving in and out of focus.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2023

I was being dragged forward on limp legs, the image of the nearest white SUV swimming in and out of focus.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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