ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : not able to see far : nearsighted , myopic
2.
a.
(1) : not looking ahead : not anticipating or planning for the future : lacking foresight
became the object of widespread derision by shortsighted critics — American Guide Series: Minnesota
(2) : characterized by lack of foresight
shortsighted policies
shortsighted investments
b. : concerned with immediate advantage only
a shortsighted rush for quick profits — P.E.James
• short·sight·ed·ly adverb