short-sighted

British  

adjective

1. relating to or suffering from myopia

2. lacking foresight

   a short-sighted plan

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Other Word Forms

• short-sightedly adverb
• short-sightedness noun

Example Sentences

It is more likely to happen in people who are short-sighted or those who have had eye surgery, according to the NHS.

From BBC

It seems short-sighted to be so hostile to a group that represents the future of the church.

From Salon

It’s still short-sighted, Erin argued: “There’s no amount of ‘pick me’ that’s going to save you or insulate you from the core ideology of these people.

From Salon

Meredith is long-winded and short-sighted, unable to take a hint, let alone relax.

From Salon

“Attacking California’s public intervenor program is a short-sighted attempt to scapegoat consumer advocates for what is clearly a national crisis,” Carly Fabian, senior insurance policy advocate with the group’s Climate Program, said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times