Synonyms for

Myopic

Verb / maɪˈɑ:pɪk / Another word for myopic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

unable to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes

Synonyms & similar words

unforesightful nearsighted farsighted shortsighted short shortsighted nearsighted presbyopic astigmatic hyperopic farsighted unseeing blind visionless obtuse unperceptive imperceptive unobservant unnoticing indiscriminate unheeding unthinking uncomprehending ignorant uninformed

Example sentences

  1. The myopic patient can only read the big letters on the eye chart.
  2. Without her glasses, she is myopic and can’t see anything clearly.
  3. He is myopic and can't see the board from the back of the classroom.
  4. The myopic view of the problem didn't take into account the long-term consequences.
  5. The myopic government only focused on short-term economic gains.

Quotes

  • The myopic see only shadows, but the clear-sighted see the universe.
  • The problem with being myopic is that it's easy to overlook the big picture.
  • Myopic leadership in times of crisis can be catastrophic.

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