Short-sighted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Short-sighted is an adjective meaning Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects.
Meaning
Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Unable to see long-term objectives; lacking foresight.
Example Sentences
a short-sighted man
a short-sighted idea
a short-sighted person
The line used to continue to Ilfracombe, but that was closed in 1970 - another short-sighted decision that is still rued today.
Word Forms
- shortsighted
Synonyms for short-sighted
Depending on context, synonyms include myopic, near-sighted.
Antonyms for short-sighted
Common opposites include far-sighted, long-sighted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include myopic, shortsighted, blinkered, blinded, blind, short.
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