shortsighted

[shawrt-sahy-tid]

adjective

1. unable to see far; nearsighted; myopic.

2. lacking in foresight.

   a shortsighted plan.

   Synonyms: improvident, careless, heedless, unthinking
   Antonyms: prudent

Other Word Forms

• shortsightedly adverb
• shortsightedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of shortsighted¹

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

Of course, you can filter potential mates out based on factors like where they went to school or what title they hold at work, but this might be a bit shortsighted.

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“To categorize him as a villain, I think it’s a bit shortsighted,” he said.

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And to categorize him as a villain, I think it’s a bit shortsighted.

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“Requiring utilities to remove power lines prematurely … would be shortsighted and could significantly raise bills for utility customers,” Prosper wrote.

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A chorus of advocates and experts on Tuesday condemned the administration’s plans to reverse this finding as dangerous and shortsighted.

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Related Words

• foolish 
• ill-advised 
• ill-considered 
• impractical 
• imprudent 
• myopic 
• stupid