Short-sightedness
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Short-sightedness is a noun meaning Myopia: impairment of vision's acuity for distant objects.
Meaning
Myopia: impairment of vision's acuity for distant objects.
More Meanings
- The propensity of a person to ignore long-term goals in favor of short-term gains.
Word Forms
- shortsightedness
Synonyms for short-sightedness
Depending on context, synonyms include nearsightedness, short-termism.
Antonyms for short-sightedness
Common opposites include farsightedness, foresight, hyperopia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shortsightedness, short-termism, myopia, farsightedness, presbyopia, hyperopia.
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