short-sighted
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- near-sighted, myopic
- unthinking, ill-advised, ill-considered, impolitic, impractical, improvident, imprudent, injudicious

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ˌshort-ˈsighted adjective

1. especially British English unable to see objects clearly unless they are very close Synonym : nearsighted American English OPP long-sighted

2. not considering the possible effects in the future of something that seems good now – used to show disapproval Antonym : far-sighted:
a short-sighted policy of reducing investment in training
—short-sightedly adverb
—short-sightedness noun [uncountable]:
Thanks to the government’s short-sightedness, our hospitals are very short of cash.

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