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nearsightedly

/ˌnɪrˈsaɪ.tɪd.li/
near · sight · ed · ly
Adjective:nearsighted
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nearsightedly Lexical Profile

nearsightedly Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

American Without foresight, imagination, or consideration for long-term consequences.

Example

"The board acted nearsightedly by cutting research funding just to boost quarterly profits."

2

American In a manner affected by myopia; with an inability to see distant objects clearly.

Example

"He squinted nearsightedly at the distant road sign, trying to make out the exit number."

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• Rhymes for nearsightedly

• Nearby Words

nearly
nearness
nearsighted
nearsightedly
nearsightedness
neat
neaten

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nearsightedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nearsightedly
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