Shortsighted Definition & Meaning
shortsighted
- adjective
- lacking foresight or scope; "a short view of the problem"; "shortsighted policies"; "shortsighted critics derided the plan"; "myopic thinking"
- unable to see distant objects clearly
- not given careful consideration; "ill-considered actions often result in disaster"; "an ill-judged attempt"
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- What does shortsighted mean?
- lacking foresight or scope; "a short view of the problem"; "shortsighted policies"; "shortsighted critics derided the plan"; "myopic thinking" unable to see distant objects clearly not given careful consideration; "ill-considered actions often result in disaster"; "an ill-judged attempt"
- What part of speech is shortsighted?
- Shortsighted is an adjective.
- How many definitions does shortsighted have?
- Shortsighted has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).