short-sighted
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɔɹtˈsaɪtɪd/
British pronunciation
/ʃˈɔːtsa‌ɪtɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "short-sighted"in English

short-sighted
01

only thinking about immediate benefits and not considering future consequences

example
Examples
The company ’s short-sighted decision to cut research funding hurt its long-term growth.
His short-sighted approach to spending left him with no savings for emergencies.
02

not able to clearly see the objects that are not at a very close distance to one

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nearsightedamerican flagAmerican
03

not given careful consideration

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