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Focused vs Observant - What's the difference?

focused | observant |

As adjectives the difference between focused and observant

is that focused is centered or concentrated while observant is alert and paying close attention; watchful.

As a verb focused

is past tense of focus.

As a noun Observant is

a member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.

focused

English

Alternative forms

* (UK ) focussed

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • centered or concentrated.

    • Antonyms

    * unfocused

    Verb

    (head)
  • (focus)

    • Anagrams

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    observant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
    • The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.
  • Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
    • I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.
  • * Sir K. Digby
    • We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.

    Antonyms

    * introspective * nonobservant * unobservant

    Anagrams

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