shortsighted

adjective

short·​sight·​ed ˈshȯrt-ˌsī-təd 

1

: lacking foresight

2

: nearsighted

shortsightedly adverb

shortsightedness noun

Synonyms

• myopic
• nearsighted

Examples of shortsighted in a Sentence

shortsighted politicians who only care about how they do in the next election

The plan was dangerously shortsighted.

Recent Examples on the Web

Here is hoping that the grand dame didn’t sacrifice what easily looks to be the most promising season for the franchise since season five with her shortsighted machinations. —Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024

First, there's a shortsighted focus on profits in the travel industry. —Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024

Our method isn’t just backward-looking – it can be used to forecast future shortsighted cuts to marketing spending. —Andre Martin, The Conversation, 19 July 2024

By a heartless, shortsighted owner who just doesn’t get it. —Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

shortsighted

adjective

short·​sight·​ed ˈshȯrt-ˈsīt-əd 

1

: nearsighted

2

: showing a failure to think ahead : lacking foresight

a shortsighted policy

shortsightedly adverb

shortsightedness noun

Medical Definition

shortsighted

adjective

short·​sight·​ed ˈshȯrt-ˈsīt-əd 

: nearsighted