shortsighted
adjective
short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˌsī-təd 
1
: lacking foresight
2
shortsightedly
adverb
shortsightedness
noun
Examples of shortsighted in a Sentence
shortsighted politicians who only care about how they do in the next election
The plan was dangerously shortsighted.
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Even back in 1987, the decision seemed stupid and shortsighted.
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
These recommendations are shortsighted and must be reconsidered.
—Clare Dougherty, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024
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Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
These recommendations are shortsighted and must be reconsidered.
—Clare Dougherty, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for shortsighted
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“Shortsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortsighted. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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shortsighted
adjective
short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˈsīt-əd
1
2
: showing a failure to think ahead : lacking foresight
a shortsighted policy
shortsightedly
adverb
shortsightedness
noun
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shortsighted
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short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˈsīt-əd
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