shortsighted (Meaning)
shortsighted (s)
lacking foresight or scope
not given careful consideration
shortsighted (a)
unable to see distant objects clearly
shortsighted (a.)
Not able to see far; nearsighted; myopic. See Myopic, and Myopia.
Fig.: Not able to look far into futurity; unable to understand things deep; of limited intellect.
Having little regard for the future; heedless.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shortsighted
shortsighted Sentence Examples
- The company's shortsighted decision-making led to a significant decline in profits.
- Her shortsightedness prevented her from considering the long-term consequences of her actions.
- The shortsighted policies of the government exacerbated the economic crisis.
- His shortsightedness blinded him to the potential benefits of investing in education.
- The shortsighted approach to conservation resulted in irreparable environmental damage.
- The shortsightedness of the management team caused the business to fail within a year.
- The shortsightedness of some politicians hinders progress on important social issues.
- Her shortsightedness in personal relationships led to several failed romances.
- The shortsightedness of the previous administration left the country in a precarious position.
- The shortsightedness of the critics prevented them from recognizing the true value of the artwork.
FAQs About the word shortsighted
lacking foresight or scope, unable to see distant objects clearly, not given careful considerationNot able to see far; nearsighted; myopic. See Myopic, and Myop
myopic, nearsighted,astigmatic,
farsighted, farsighted, hyperopic,hyperopic, hypermetropic,hypermetropic
The company's shortsighted decision-making led to a significant decline in profits.
Her shortsightedness prevented her from considering the long-term consequences of her actions.
The shortsighted policies of the government exacerbated the economic crisis.
His shortsightedness blinded him to the potential benefits of investing in education.
