shortsighted
adjective
unable to see far; nearsighted; myopic.
shortsightedly
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a word derived from
shortsighted.
Example Sentences
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But by staying open, theaters are not just acting shortsightedly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2020
How could anyone so shortsightedly deprive him of that moment?
From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2019
A scathing investigation by State Auditor Elaine Howle in November faulted the project for poor contract management, failure to review contractor invoices, shortsightedly rushing into construction and an over-reliance on costly outside consultants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2018
The only action that Facebook will ever recognize is the only one that its users are shortsightedly unwilling to take: that is, quitting altogether.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 11, 2012
Miss Spink peered shortsightedly at the black tea leaves in the bottom.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
