Synonyms for
Shortsighted
Definition
unable to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes; lacking foresight or understanding; narrow-minded
Synonyms & similar words
unforesightful
nearsighted
improvident
myopic
farsighted
short
illjudged
illconsidered
nearsighted
myopic
unfarsighted
unprescient
unprophetic
unvisionary
unwise
unforeseeing
unperceiving
unseeing
unobservant
unperceptive
unanticipating
unexpectant
unprepared
unready
thoughtless
improvident
inconsiderate
ill-advised
Example sentences
- The shortsighted businessman only cared about making a profit this quarter, not about the long-term health of his company.
- The shortsighted driver didn't see the stop sign until it was almost too late.
- It's shortsighted to think that cutting corners on safety will save money in the long run.
- The shortsighted politician ignored the warnings about climate change and refused to take action.
- Her shortsightedness made it difficult for her to read the chalkboard in class.
Quotes
The shortsighted reject what they don't understand, and they condemn what they don't tolerate.
Shortsighted men who in their greed and selfishness will, if permitted, rob our country of half its charm by their reckless extermination of all useful and beautiful wild things.
The shortsighted see a market downturn as the time to sell. The clear-thinking view it as a time to buy.