myopically
myopically Lexical Profile
myopically Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
In a manner that lacks foresight, broad perspective, or intellectual insight; with a narrow-minded focus on immediate concerns rather than long-term consequences.
"The board of directors acted myopically by slashing research and development budgets just to boost quarterly profits."
In a physically nearsighted manner, or as if struggling to see distant objects clearly.
"Having misplaced his reading glasses, the archivist peered myopically at the faded manuscript."
• Rhymes for myopically
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'myopic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally'. 'Myopic' traces back to Late Latin 'myopia' and Ancient Greek 'myōpia' (nearsightedness), from 'myōps', combining 'myein' (to close the eyes) and 'ōps' (eye), referring to the habit of squinting to see distant objects more clearly.