misfocus

/mɪsˈfɒkjʊs/

Definitions

1. verb

to give something too little attention or to concentrate on the wrong thing; to cause a misunderstanding or to misinterpret.

“The project was misfocused because of the lack of clear direction from the management.”

2. noun

a state of being unable to concentrate or a lack of focus.

“The misfocus of the team led to a series of mistakes during the presentation.”

Synonyms

  • distraction
  • misdirection

Antonyms

  • concentration
  • focus