Shortsighted: meaning, definitions and examples
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shortsighted
[ ˈʃɔːrtˈsaɪtɪd ]
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.
describing a decision or action
Showing a lack of consideration for the long-term consequences; not thinking ahead.
Synonyms
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.