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Definition of shortsightedness

shortsightedness

/ˌʃɔːrtˈsaɪtɪdnəs/
(UK: short-sightedness)
short · sight · ed · ness
Adverb:shortsightedly
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Adjective:shortsighted
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shortsightedness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A lack of foresight, imagination, or long-term planning; the inability to consider future consequences.

Example

"The committee's shortsightedness regarding urban infrastructure led to severe traffic congestion a decade later."

2

British A common refractive condition of the eye in which nearby objects appear clear while distant objects appear blurry; myopia.

Example

"Her optometrist prescribed corrective lenses to help manage her worsening shortsightedness."

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• Nearby Words

shorts
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shortsightedly
shortsightedness
shortstop
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shortsightedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shortsightedness
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