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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In contrast, this Nosferatu begins and ends with Ellen onscreen making decisions — impulsive and shortsighted, purposeful and wistful — about her own life.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Charities are very shortsighted to neglect this, or to dilute the thanks by coupling it with new requests.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
In contrast, this Nosferatu begins and ends with Ellen onscreen making decisions — impulsive and shortsighted, purposeful and wistful — about her own life.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Although the instant gratification of performance marketing is tempting, neglecting your brand is a shortsighted strategy.
—Ira Belsky, Forbes, 27 Dec. 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 22 Jan. 2025.
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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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