Shortsighted: meaning, definitions and examples

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shortsighted

 

[ ˈʃɔːrtˈsaɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person

Lacking the ability to see things clearly or to plan for the future; lacking foresight or vision.

Synonyms

myopic, nearsighted, unfarsighted

Examples of usage

  • His shortsighted decision led to financial problems in the long run.
  • The shortsighted manager failed to anticipate changes in the market.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a decision or action

Showing a lack of consideration for the long-term consequences; not thinking ahead.

Synonyms

hasty, immediate, short-term

Examples of usage

  • The shortsighted policy resulted in environmental damage.
  • Her shortsighted approach to the project caused delays.

Translations

Translations of the word "shortsighted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 míope

🇮🇳 निकट दृष्टि दोषी

🇩🇪 kurzsichtig

🇮🇩 rabun jauh

🇺🇦 короткозорий

🇵🇱 krótkowzroczny

🇯🇵 近視

🇫🇷 myope

🇪🇸 miope

🇹🇷 miyop

🇰🇷 근시의

🇸🇦 قَصِيرُ النَّظَرِ

🇨🇿 krátkozraký

🇸🇰 krátkozraký

🇨🇳 近视

🇸🇮 kratkoviden

🇮🇸 nærsýnn

🇰🇿 жақыннан көргіш

🇬🇪 ახლომხედველი

🇦🇿 yaxınıgörən

🇲🇽 miope

Word origin

The word 'shortsighted' originated in the mid-18th century, combining the words 'short' and 'sighted'. It was first used in the literal sense of having a limited range of vision. Over time, the term evolved to also describe a lack of long-term vision or planning. The figurative use of 'shortsighted' to criticize a lack of foresight or consideration for future consequences became more common in the 19th century.

See also: short, shortage, shortbread, shortcomings, shortcut, shortcuts, shorten, shortened, shortening, shortenings, shortfall, shortly, shortness.