shortsighted
|short-sight-ed|
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/ˌʃɔːrtˈsaɪtɪd/
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/ˌʃɔːtˈsaɪtɪd/
lacking foresight
Etymology
'shortsighted' originates from the combination of 'short' and 'sighted', where 'short' meant 'lacking in length' and 'sighted' referred to 'having sight or vision'.
'Shortsighted' evolved from the Middle English word 'shortsight', which combined 'short' and 'sight'.
Initially, it meant 'having a short range of 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 shortsighted 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 shortsighted and needs glasses to read the board.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45