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as in myopic
able to see near things more clearly than distant ones
because she's so shortsighted, she's forced to wear her glasses every waking moment
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as in careless
not thinking about and providing for the future
shortsighted investors who failed to see that the boom couldn't last
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Recent Examples of shortsighted
Annexation is a shortsighted solution that prioritizes political agendas over the best interests of residents.
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Dominick Vargas, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
How shortsighted to have given up on them in their flop eras!
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
Days later, the decision prompted backlash at a council meeting from residents contending the cuts are shortsighted.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
In contrast, this Nosferatu begins and ends with Ellen onscreen making decisions — impulsive and shortsighted, purposeful and wistful — about her own life.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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Dominick Vargas, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
How shortsighted to have given up on them in their flop eras!
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
Days later, the decision prompted backlash at a council meeting from residents contending the cuts are shortsighted.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
In contrast, this Nosferatu begins and ends with Ellen onscreen making decisions — impulsive and shortsighted, purposeful and wistful — about her own life.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortsighted
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Its myopic demands for repayment of its war debts contributed to the financial fragility that led to the shattering global financial crisis of 1931.—
Jonathan Kirshner,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Jan. 2025
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The special relationship between belay partners is what elevates climbing from a myopic pursuit of personal excellence to a reciprocal experience.—
Lucie Hanes,
Outside Online,
18 Jan. 2025
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These research projects, ongoing at UCF, could be among the research hit by the budget ax being wielded by careless hands — part of a nationwide strike against grants funded by the National Institutes of Health.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2025
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The program has faced consequences of careless actions even before that, said Benjamin Chevat, executive director at Citizens for Extension of the James Zadroga Act.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The nearsighted construction worker, who doesn’t have vision insurance, said it’s been hard to find work recently and he’s had to prioritize other expenses.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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The display's focus can also be manually adjusted to accommodate nearsighted users.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
18 Sep. 2024
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President Trump and his chief cost-cutter, Elon Musk, contend the aid and development work is wasteful and furthers a liberal agenda.—
Ellen Knickmeyer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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In addition to paring back federal employment rosters (more on that below), Trump has ordered Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to seek ways to eliminate wasteful spending.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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As with much of U.S. politics right now, Texas v Becerra feels like a reckless attempt to pull us back to a former time.—
Rebekah Taussig,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing the police investigation, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of reckless homicide, a Class 3 felony, against Lopez, Barrington police said.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Going that route is improvident.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
5 Mar. 2022
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Unsurprisingly, Peter proves to be nasty, brutish and improvident.—
Joanne Kaufman,
WSJ,
2 Dec. 2022
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“Shortsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortsighted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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