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short-sighted

1 of 1adjective
/ˈʃɔrtˌsaɪtɪd/
Forms:more short-sighted,most short-sighted
1

only thinking about immediate benefits and not considering future consequences

  • The company’s short-sighted decision to cut research funding hurt its long-term growth.
  • His short-sighted approach to spending left him with no savings for emergencies.
  • The policy was criticized for being short-sighted and ignoring environmental impacts.
  • Her short-sighted view of the problem led to a temporary fix rather than a lasting solution.
  • Investors were concerned about the CEO’s short-sighted focus on quarterly profits.
2

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

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3

not given careful consideration