out-of-focus
Lacking visual clarity
Out-of-focus describes an image that lacks sharpness because the lens wasn't properly adjusted: The background is intentionally out-of-focus to emphasize the subject.
The term applies to photographs, film, or what you see through optical devices.
Figuratively, something out-of-focus is unclear or poorly defined: His plans for the future remain out-of-focus.
Indistinct, lacking definition
- squintingNarrowing eyes to see
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- nearsightedPoor distance vision
- farsightedAnticipating future needs
astigmatism · eyestrain · prescription · contacts · optometrist · cornea · dilated · hazy
Lack of sharpness
- bokehAesthetic quality of defocus
- softYielding to touch
- hazyUnclear, indistinct
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
sharpness · lens · foreground · background · defocused · fuzzy · indistinct · autofocus
Not easily understood
- vagueUnclear, ill-defined
- undefinedNot clearly delineated
- nebulousUnclear and formless
- impreciseLacking exactness or accuracy
muddled · ambiguous · hazy · indistinct · fuzzy · ill-defined · unresolved · uncertain
Unable to concentrate
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
- disorientedLacking sense of direction
- foggyObscured by vapor
- confusedUnable to understand
absent-minded · preoccupied · inattentive · wandering · dazed · spacey · muddled · unclear
blurry
Indistinct, lacking definition
- squintingNarrowing eyes to see
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- nearsightedPoor distance vision
farsighted · astigmatism · eyestrain · prescription · contacts · optometrist · cornea · dilated · hazy · ophthalmologist
blur
Lack of sharpness
aperture · sharpness · lens · foreground · background · defocused · fuzzy · indistinct · autofocus · diffuse
unclear
Not easily understood
imprecise · muddled · ambiguous · hazy · indistinct · fuzzy · ill-defined · unresolved · uncertain · directionless
distracted
Unable to concentrate
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
- disorientedLacking sense of direction
- foggyObscured by vapor
confused · absent-minded · preoccupied · inattentive · wandering · dazed · spacey · muddled · unclear · adrift
out-of-focusin focus
Optically clear and defined
focused · sharp · crisp · clear · well-defined
out-of-focusfocused
Directing attention narrowly
sharp · clear-headed · alert · attentive · concentrated
out, focus, focused, focusing, focuses, unfocused, refocus, refocused, refocusing