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Meaning of
shortsightedness
in English
shortsightedness
us
//ˈʃɔrtsaɪtɪdnes//
us
//ˈʃɔːrtsaɪtɪd.nɪs//
uk
//ˌʃɔːtsaɪtɪdnəs//
uk
//ˈʃɔːtsaɪtɪd.nɪs//
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Definitions
Noun
focusing
on
short-term
benefits
;
neglecting
long-term
effects
The
company's
shortsightedness
led
to
financial
difficulties
in
the
long
run
.
lacking
foresight
;
prioritizing
immediate
gains
The
politician's
shortsightedness
in
handling
the
crisis
has
been
widely
criticized
.
near-sightedness
(
eye
condition
)
The
doctor
diagnosed
the
patient
with
shortsightedness
and
prescribed
glasses
.
