adjective
- concentrating too much attention or effort on a single thing, often to the exclusion of other important matters
Usage: often used in contexts of work, study, or personal development; can imply an unhealthy or unbalanced level of concentration
Examples
- She was overfocused on winning the competition and neglected her friendships.
- The team became overfocused on one strategy and failed to adapt when circumstances changed.
- He felt overfocused on his career and decided to take time for personal interests.
- Students who are overfocused on grades sometimes miss the joy of learning.
- The company was overfocused on short-term profits and ignored long-term sustainability.