short-sighted
|short-sight-ed|
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/ˌʃɔrtˈsaɪtɪd/
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/ˌʃɔːtˈsaɪtɪd/
lacking foresight
Etymology
'short-sighted' originates from the combination of 'short' and 'sighted', where 'short' meant 'lacking in length' and 'sighted' referred to 'having sight or vision'.
'short-sighted' evolved from the Old English word 'sceort' meaning 'short' and 'gesiht' meaning 'sight', eventually forming the modern English word 'short-sighted'.
Initially, it meant 'having limited vision', but over time it evolved to also mean 'lacking foresight'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking foresight or scope; unable to see far into the future.
His short-sighted decision led to long-term problems.
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Adjective 2
unable to see things clearly unless they are relatively close to the eyes; nearsighted.
She is short-sighted and needs glasses to read the board.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45