short-sighted
Britishadjective
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relating to or suffering from myopia
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lacking foresight
a short-sighted plan
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It made me painfully aware of just how snobbish and short-sighted my perspective was.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Policywise, this idea is as short-sighted as they come.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
From the age of two, Saffie has worn glasses after being told she was short-sighted.
From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2026
Saleh calls it "short-sighted" that the city could lose its charm to sprawling concrete.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
“Hedge-pig,” said the Wart, peering at his victim with blurred, short-sighted eyes, “I am going to munch you up.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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