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Definition of shortsightedly
shortsightedly
/ˌʃɔːrtˈsaɪ.tɪd.li/
short · sight · ed · ly
Adjective:shortsighted
shortsightedly Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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1
In a manner that lacks foresight or fails to consider the future consequences of an action.
Example
"The administration shortsightedly cut funding for preventative maintenance, leading to costly infrastructure repairs years later."
2
In a way that reflects an inability to see distant objects clearly; with myopia.
Example
"Without his glasses, he peered shortsightedly at the train schedule posted across the platform."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shortsightedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shortsightedly