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Definition of shortsighted

shortsighted

/ˈʃɔːrtˌsaɪ.tɪd/
(UK: short-sighted)
short · sight · ed
Adverb:shortsightedly
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shortsighted Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Lacking imagination, foresight, or consideration for long-term consequences.

Example

"Cutting the research budget to save money this quarter is a remarkably shortsighted decision."

2

British Unable to see distant objects clearly; affected by myopia.

Example

"Because he is quite shortsighted, he always wears glasses when driving or watching a film."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In American English, 'shortsighted' is used almost exclusively in the figurative sense of lacking foresight, whereas 'nearsighted' is preferred for the literal vision condition; in British English, 'short-sighted' (usually hyphenated) is commonly used for both.

• Nearby Words

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