SHORTSIGHTED
Dictionary entry overview: What does shortsighted mean? • SHORTSIGHTED (adjective)
The adjective SHORTSIGHTED has 3 senses:
1. lacking foresight or scope
2. unable to see distant objects clearly
3. not given careful consideration
Familiarity information: SHORTSIGHTED used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• SHORTSIGHTED (adjective)
Meaning:
Lacking foresight or scope
Synonyms:
shortsighted; unforesightful; myopic; short
Context examples:
a short view of the problem / shortsighted policies / shortsighted critics derided the plan / myopic thinking
Similar:
improvident (not provident; not providing for the future)
Meaning:
Unable to see distant objects clearly
Synonyms:
myopic; nearsighted; shortsighted
Meaning:
Not given careful consideration
Synonyms:
ill-judged; ill-considered; improvident; shortsighted
Context examples:
ill-considered actions often result in disaster / an ill-judged attempt
Similar:
imprudent (not prudent or wise)
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