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English adjective: shortsighted | |||
| 1. | shortsighted lacking foresight or scope | ||
| Samples | A short view of the problem. Shortsighted policies. Shortsighted critics derided the plan. Myopic thinking. | ||
| Synonyms | myopic, short, unforesightful | ||
| Similar | improvident | ||
| Antonyms | provident | ||
| 2. | shortsighted unable to see distant objects clearly | ||
| Synonyms | myopic, nearsighted | ||
| Antonyms | farsighted, presbyopic | ||
| 3. | shortsighted not given careful consideration | ||
| Samples | Ill-considered actions often result in disaster. An ill-judged attempt. | ||
| Synonyms | ill-considered, ill-judged, improvident | ||
| Similar | imprudent | ||
| Antonyms | prudent | ||
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