Definition of Shortsighted
Shortsighted
short·sight·ed
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(adjective)
(British) nearsighted, only able to see nearby things clearly, not able to see things clearly if they are relatively far from one's eyes;
e.g. The doctor found that she was shortsighted, so he prescribed her glasses.
(adjective)
lacking the ability to look forward and anticipate events that are going to happen or imagine events that are likely to develop;
e.g. They made a shortsighted decision that ended up costing them a great deal.
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