DictBridge Dictionary

shortsighted Definition and Meaning in English (shortsighted definition)

adjective
Synonyms:myopicimprudentunthinking
Quick Answer • Definition

Shortsighted definition: Having or showing a lack of foresight; not considering the long-term consequences of actions.

Definitions of Shortsighted

  1. 1adjective

    Having or showing a lack of foresight; not considering the long-term consequences of actions.

  2. 2adjective

    Unable to see distant objects clearly; affected by myopia.

Example Sentences

“His shortsighted decision led to long-term financial problems for the company.”

“She is shortsighted and needs to wear glasses to read the board.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

far-sightedvisionaryprudent

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

nounshortsightedness
adverbshortsightedly

Frequently Asked Questions: Shortsighted in English

What is the meaning of Shortsighted in English?▼
Shortsighted definition: Having or showing a lack of foresight; not considering the long-term consequences of actions.
How do you translate 'Shortsighted' to English?▼
'Shortsighted' translates to 'shortsighted' in English. Shortsighted definition: Having or showing a lack of foresight; not considering the long-term consequences of actions.
How do you pronounce 'Shortsighted' and 'shortsighted'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Shortsighted' and native English audio speech for 'shortsighted' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

springspringsunnysunnysssadsadsafesafesaidsaidsakesakesamesamesavesavesavedsavedsayingsayingsayssays