1. to focus incorrectly or fail to focus properly on something
Usage: transitive or intransitive; often used in photography, optics, or figurative contexts

Examples

• The photographer misfocused the camera, resulting in blurry portraits.
• If you misfocus the microscope, you won't see the specimen clearly.
• The director misfocused the film's narrative by including too many subplots.
• Don't misfocus your attention on minor details when the deadline is approaching.
• The lens misfocused during the presentation, making the slides hard to read.