focussed
Attention sharply directed
Focussed is a British spelling variant of focused, the past tense and past participle of focus.
Both spellings are correct, though focused dominates in American English and is increasingly common in British English as well: She focussed on her breathing.
The single-s spelling is now standard in most contexts.
Gathered or intensified
- attentivePaying close notice
- absorbedTook in fully
- engrossedWholly absorbed in something
- intentPlanned purpose
immersed · single-minded · unwavering · dedicated · vigilant · observant · studious · rapt
Firmly pledged or bound
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
- diligentPersistently attentive to tasks
disciplined · dedicated · earnest · meticulous · industrious · driven · purposeful · tenacious
concentrated
Gathered or intensified
intent · immersed · single-minded · unwavering · dedicated · vigilant · observant · studious · rapt · fixated
committed
Firmly pledged or bound
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- persistentContinuing despite difficulty
diligent · disciplined · dedicated · earnest · meticulous · industrious · driven · purposeful · tenacious · dogged
sharp
Fine-edged, or astute
pinpoint · targeted · laserlike · narrow · specific · refined · honed · calibrated · fine-tuned · exact
focusseddistracted
Unable to concentrate
unfocused · unfocussed · scattered · inattentive · absent-minded
focussedunfocussed
Not sharply concentrated
unfocused · out of focus · blurred · blurry · defocused
focussedunfocussed
Not sharply concentrated
unfocused · aimless · directionless · purposeless · scattered