short´-sight´ed|ness

short´-sight´ed|ness
short-sight|ed «SHRT SY tihd», adjective.
1. not able to see far; near-sighted; myopic: »

He was very short-sighted, and this early encouraged his preference for reading rather than sport (Manchester Guardian).

2. Figurative. a) lacking in foresigh not prudent: »

The march of circumstance has become too obvious to escape the attention of the most short-sighted (Harriet Martineau).

b) characterized by or proceeding from lack of foresight: »

a short-sighted strategy. Heaven mocks the short-sighted views of man (Horace Walpole).

short´-sight´ed|ly, adverb.
short´-sight´ed|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • near´sight´ed|ness — near sight|ed or near|sight|ed «NIHR SY tihd», adjective. not able to see far; seeing distinctly at a short distance only; myopic: »Near sighted people usually wear glasses. Figurative. a near sighted mind. –near´ sight´ed|ly, –near´sight´ed|ly,… …   Useful english dictionary

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