purblind
Nearly but not completely
Purblind means partially blind or dim-sighted, though the word now appears more often in its figurative sense: lacking in perception or understanding.
A purblind bureaucracy fails to see obvious problems.
A purblind critic misses what's plainly there.
The word sounds literary and slightly archaic, carrying more force than simply "shortsighted."
Poor at seeing consequences
- narrow-mindedIntolerant of differing views
- blinkeredHaving restricted outlook
- myopicUnable to see far
- tunnel-visionedFocused to exclusion
unenlightened · ignorant · prejudiced · bigoted · partisan · insular · parochial · provincial
Having impaired vision
Lacking intelligence or quickness
- slow-wittedLacking mental quickness
- dullLacking edge or interest
- denseClosely packed together
- thickHaving great depth
imperceptive · uncomprehending · stolid · bovine · doltish · unperceptive · insensible · blockish
short-sighted
Poor at seeing consequences
- narrow-mindedIntolerant of differing views
- blinkeredHaving restricted outlook
- myopicUnable to see far
tunnel-visioned · unenlightened · ignorant · prejudiced · bigoted · partisan · insular · parochial · provincial · hidebound
dim-sighted
Having impaired vision
dim-witted
Lacking intelligence or quickness
- slow-wittedLacking mental quickness
- dullLacking edge or interest
- denseClosely packed together
thick · imperceptive · uncomprehending · stolid · bovine · doltish · unperceptive · insensible · blockish · wooden
purblindkeen-eyed
Having sharp vision
eagle-eyed · sighted · hawk-eyed · clear-sighted · lynx-eyed
purblinddiscerning
Having keen judgment
perceptive · insightful · sagacious · perspicacious · astute