Meaning & Definition of Shortsighted in English
English⟶
Shortsighted
/ʃɔrtsaɪtɪd/
adjective
1. Lacking foresight or scope
- "A short view of the problem"
- "Shortsighted policies"
- "Shortsighted critics derided the plan"
- "Myopic thinking"
synonym:
- short,
- shortsighted,
- unforesightful,
- myopic
2. Unable to see distant objects clearly
synonym:
- nearsighted,
- shortsighted,
- myopic
3. Not given careful consideration
- "Ill-considered actions often result in disaster"
- "An ill-judged attempt"
synonym:
- ill-considered,
- ill-judged,
- improvident,
- shortsighted