Meaning of the word shortsighted in English
What does shortsighted mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shortsighted
US /ˌʃɔːrtˈsaɪ.t̬ɪd/
UK /ˌʃɔːtˈsaɪ.tɪd/
Adjective
1.
unable to see things clearly unless they are close to the eyes; nearsighted
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She's very shortsighted and needs to wear glasses for driving.
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Without his contact lenses, he's quite shortsighted.
2.
failing to consider the long-term consequences of an action; lacking foresight
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It was shortsighted of them to cut funding for education.
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Such a shortsighted policy will only cause more problems in the future.