Academic Performance

noun a common vision condition in which objects nearby are seen clearly, but distant objects are blurry

• Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is a common refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurry.
• My nearsightedness is getting worse, I think I need to get my eyes checked.
• I can't see a thing without my glasses, my nearsightedness is no joke.
• His nearsightedness in planning for the future is hindering his long-term success.

noun a mark or sign indicating the rear or last position

• The back marker in the race struggled to keep up with the rest of the competitors.
• The back marker was way behind everyone else in the race.
• That back marker is lagging so far behind, they might as well give up.
• Being the back marker in a project team can feel isolating and demotivating.