Myopic

Quick meaning: Myopic is an adjective meaning Near-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.

Meaning

Near-sighted; unable to see distant objects unaided.

More Meanings

1. (figurative) Shortsighted; improvident.
2. (figurative) Narrow-minded.
3. A short-sighted individual.

Example Sentences

A stronger prescription for myopic night drivers is often needed.

Scientific advances can draw us outside of our myopic comfort zone.

Corrective lenses compensate for the excessive positive diopters of the myopic eye.

Will you come testify in the court of myopic opinion / Or will you settle for oblivion?

Word Forms

• myopics

Synonyms for myopic

Depending on context, synonyms include short-sighted, near-sighted, impaired, shortsighted, nearsighted, presbyopic.

Antonyms for myopic

Common opposites include hyperopic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nearsighted, shortsighted, impaired, presbyopic, astigmatic, ametropic.

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