Pronunciation: /ʃɔrt-saɪtɪd/
noun Short-sighted can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who is short-sighted, or to describe a condition of being unable to see things clearly.
A1 Wearing glasses can help correct short-sightedness.
A2 His short-sightedness made it difficult for him to see things far away.
B1 The company's short-sighted decision led to financial losses in the long run.
B2 Her short-sighted approach to problem-solving hindered the team's progress.
C1 The politician's short-sighted policies had negative consequences for the country's economy.
C2 It is important for leaders to have a long-term vision and not be short-sighted in their decision-making.
adjective Short-sighted is used to describe someone who is unable to see things clearly or plan for the future effectively.
A1 She is short-sighted and needs to wear glasses to see clearly.
A2 The short-sighted decision to cut funding for education had negative long-term consequences.
B1 His short-sighted approach to investing led to financial losses.
B2 The company's short-sighted focus on quarterly profits resulted in a decline in overall market share.
C1 The government's short-sighted policies failed to address the underlying causes of poverty.
C2 The CEO's short-sighted vision for the company ultimately led to its downfall.
formal The short-sighted decision to cut funding for education will have long-term negative consequences.
informal It was really short-sighted of him to not save any money for emergencies.
slang She's so short-sighted, she never thinks about the future.
figurative His short-sighted view of the world prevented him from seeing the bigger picture.
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