Shortsighted: meaning, definitions and examples

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shortsighted

[ ˈʃɔːrtˈsaɪtɪd ]

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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.

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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.