shortsightedness
short
ˈʃɔrt
shawrt
sigh
saɪ
sai
ted
tid
tid
ness
nəs
nēs
British pronunciation
/ʃˈɔːtsaɪtɪdnəs/

Definition & Meaning of "shortsightedness"in English

Shortsightedness
01

a tendency to focus on short-term goals or benefits while ignoring the potential long-term consequence

example
Examples
The company 's shortsightedness led to its downfall.
His shortsightedness in decision-making caused many issues.
02

(ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred

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