Shortsighted

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɔrtˌsaɪtɪd/

Definitions of shortsighted

noun a person who lacks foresight or understanding

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of shortsighted in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of shortsighted

past tense

shortsighted

plural

shortsighted

comparative

more shortsighted

superlative

most shortsighted

present tense

shortsights

future tense

will shortsight

perfect tense

have shortsighted

continuous tense

is shortsighting

singular

shortsighted

positive degree

shortsighted

infinitive

to shortsight

gerund

shortsighting

participle

shortsighted

Origin and Evolution of shortsighted

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'shortsighted' originated from the combination of 'short' meaning limited or lacking in foresight, and 'sighted' referring to the ability to see. It describes someone who lacks the ability to see things clearly or plan for the future.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'shortsighted' has come to be used not only in a literal sense related to vision but also in a metaphorical sense to describe individuals who lack long-term planning or foresight in various aspects of life.