Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔrtˌsaɪtɪd/
noun a person who lacks foresight or understanding
A1 Being shortsighted can make it difficult to see things far away.
A2 Her shortsightedness often causes her to miss important details in her work.
B1 The company's shortsighted decision to cut costs resulted in a loss of quality.
B2 His shortsighted approach to investing led to significant financial losses.
C1 The government's shortsighted policies have long-term negative effects on the economy.
C2 The CEO's shortsightedness in focusing only on short-term profits ultimately led to the company's downfall.
adjective lacking foresight or understanding; narrow-minded
A1 She was shortsighted and couldn't see the board clearly in class.
A2 The company's shortsighted decision to cut costs resulted in a loss of customers.
B1 His shortsighted approach to investing led to financial difficulties in the long run.
B2 The government's shortsighted policies failed to address the root causes of poverty.
C1 The CEO's shortsighted vision for the company ultimately led to its downfall.
C2 It is shortsighted to ignore the potential long-term consequences of climate change.
formal The company's decision to cut costs by reducing research and development was shortsighted.
informal I think it's shortsighted to only focus on short-term gains without considering long-term consequences.
slang It's pretty shortsighted to skip studying for the exam just because it's open book.
figurative Being shortsighted in your career goals can limit your potential for growth and success.
shortsighted
shortsighted
more shortsighted
most shortsighted
shortsights
will shortsight
have shortsighted
is shortsighting
shortsighted
shortsighted
to shortsight
shortsighting
shortsighted