short-sighted
Unable to see far
Short-sighted describes vision that sees nearby objects clearly but distant ones poorly—the condition also called nearsighted or myopic.
The figurative sense dominates: lacking foresight or consideration of long-term consequences.
A short-sighted policy addresses immediate concerns while creating future problems.
It was short-sighted to cut the maintenance budget.
British English hyphenates; American often writes shortsighted.
Narrow in perspective
- provincialRegional or narrow-minded
- insularNarrow in outlook
- blinkeredHaving restricted outlook
- limitedRestricted in extent
myopic · tunnel vision · narrow · restricted · small-minded · petty · unimaginative · shallow
Carelessly ignoring danger
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- hastyExcessively quick, ill-considered
rash · foolhardy · incautious · negligent · heedless · improvident · unwise · indiscreet
Unable to see far
- blurryIndistinct, lacking definition
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
- eyeglassesCorrective lenses worn
contact lenses · optometrist · ophthalmologist · corrective lenses · squinting · diopter · lens · bifocals
parochial
Narrow in perspective
- provincialRegional or narrow-minded
- insularNarrow in outlook
- blinkeredHaving restricted outlook
limited · myopic · tunnel vision · narrow · restricted · small-minded · petty · unimaginative · shallow · inward-looking
reckless
Carelessly ignoring danger
- carelessInattentive, prone to mistakes
- thoughtlessShowing no consideration
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
hasty · rash · foolhardy · incautious · negligent · heedless · improvident · unwise · indiscreet · impetuous
myopic
Unable to see far
- blurryIndistinct, lacking definition
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- spectaclesCorrective eyewear worn daily
eyeglasses · contact lenses · optometrist · ophthalmologist · corrective lenses · squinting · diopter · lens · bifocals · presbyopia
- leadership flawsarrogance, micromanaging, indecision, favoritism, poor communication
- immaturityimmature, childish, juvenile, infantile, puerile
short-sightedfar-sighted
Anticipating future needs
farsighted · long-sighted · forward-thinking · forward-looking · visionary
short-sightedwise
Showing good judgment
discerning · judicious · perceptive · astute · shrewd