SHORTSIGHTED


Meaning of SHORTSIGHTED in English

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

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