near-sighted
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- near-sightedly adverb
- near-sightedness noun
Example Sentences
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Estefania Vela, a human rights lawyer at a think tank called Intersecta, worries militarization is near-sighted.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025
Remedies the office helps institute could be as straightforward as adding accessibility features to school buildings or seating a near-sighted child at the front of the class.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025
Just appointed by President Ronald Reagan, Watt was a near-sighted champion of capitalism and Christ who appeared mildly uncomfortable in his new job.
From Washington Post • May 23, 2018
To compare the number of Super Bowl victories that the Patriots and Packers have is a little near-sighted.
From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2017
There he sat, cross-legged on the floor at the end of the couch, a near-sighted guru, blinking behind his glasses.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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