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shortsighted Synonyms

Another word for shortsighted

Choosing another word for shortsighted depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
myopic
Strong
improvident
imprudent
narrow-minded
Weak
unthinking

• adjective (Context 2)

Unable to see distant objects clearly; affected by myopia.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
nearsighted
myopic

Opposites of shortsighted

The opposite of shortsighted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

long-sighted
farsighted
foresighted
hyperopic
forward-looking
prudent
visionary
prescient
See all opposites of shortsighted

• Nearby Words

shortness
shortnose sturgeon
shorts
shortsighted
shortsightedly
shortsightedness
shortstop

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shortsighted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shortsighted
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