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shortsighted

UK
/ˈʃɔːtˌsaɪtɪd/
US
/ˈʃɔrtˌsaɪtɪd/

Translations

shortsightedadjective
more shortsighted
Comp.
most shortsighted
Super.
UK
/ˈʃɔːtˌsaɪtɪd/
US
/ˈʃɔrtˌsaɪtɪd/
à courte vueSurtout au sens figuré : qui manque de prévoyance.
The company's shortsighted decision to cut research funding led to a decline in innovation.
La décision à courte vue de l'entreprise de réduire le financement de la recherche a entraîné un déclin de l'innovation.
myopeAu sens médical ou physique : qui voit mal de près.
Her shortsighted vision required her to wear glasses for driving.
Sa vision myope l'obligeait à porter des lunettes pour conduire.
Synonyms
insensible
myopic
improvident
unforeseeing
blind to consequences
nearsighted
Antonyms
far-sighted
visionary

Definitions

shortsightedadjective
Lacking foresight or the ability to consider the long-term effects of actions.
The company's shortsighted decision to cut research funding led to a decline in innovation.
Unable to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes; nearsighted.
Her shortsighted vision required her to wear glasses for driving.
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