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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
Leaving them unattended is not only shortsighted but potentially catastrophic.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Charities are very shortsighted to neglect this, or to dilute the thanks by coupling it with new requests.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That plan has also drawn critics from the architectural and preservation communities, who called it shortsighted and ill-conceived.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Charities are very shortsighted to neglect this, or to dilute the thanks by coupling it with new requests.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
That plan has also drawn critics from the architectural and preservation communities, who called it shortsighted and ill-conceived.
—Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shortsighted
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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The deal does not however, require her to testify against Samantha, who is still facing 17 felonies, including criminal vehicular homicide, criminal vehicular operation, driving under the influence, failure to provide proof of insurance, careless driving and speeding.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The careless boating misdemeanors carry a penalty of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 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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The comment further fueled the perception that Poppi's marketing practices were wasteful, and the online discussion quickly morphed into a broader critique of how brands allocate large budgets to influencer marketing without considering potential public backlash.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Educational freedom, pro-growth tax reform, and personalized health care are priorities being held back by federal and state governments’ wasteful spending and excessive debt.—
Kurt Couchman,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reddit users were just as quick to praise the pedestrian's actions, seeing the moment as a justified comeback rather than reckless behavior.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The successful audit comes as the government’s finances face significant scrutiny from the new Trump administration after years of reckless spending and fiscal irresponsibility.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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