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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    myopic narrow-minded limited restricted parochial provincial insular blinkered prejudiced biased bigoted intolerant close-minded illiberal hidebound reactionary conservative traditionalist obstinate stubborn rigid inflexible unyielding unimaginative unadventurous timid cautious hesitant indecisive impulsive imprudent reckless rash foolish silly absurd ridiculous ludicrous comical farcical preposterous laughable risible visible perceptible noticeable discernible apparent evident obvious palpable tangible

    Meaning of Shortsighted

    Having a limited range of vision or a narrow perspective.

    Definitions

    • Lacking foresight or imagination, unable to anticipate or prepare for future events.
    • * Having a limited range of vision, unable to see distant objects clearly.

    Etymology of Shortsighted

    The word "shortsighted" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old English words "short" and "sight", originally used to describe someone with limited physical vision.
    Over time, the term took on a metaphorical meaning, describing someone with a narrow or limited perspective, often implying a lack of foresight or imagination.

    Example Uses

    • The company's shortsighted decision to cut costs led to a decline in product quality.
    • * She was shortsighted and didn't think about the long-term consequences of her actions.
    • * The government's shortsighted policies have led to environmental degradation and economic instability.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    farsighted visionary imaginative innovative progressive liberal open-minded tolerant broad-minded enlightened perceptive discerning astute wise prudent cautious judicious sensible rational reasonable level-headed clear-sighted prescient prophetic clairvoyant percipient

    Related Nouns

    myopia narrowness limitation restriction parochialism provincialism insularity prejudice bias bigotry intolerance close-mindedness illiberalism hideboundness reaction conservatism traditionalism obstinacy stubbornness rigidity inflexibility unyieldingness unimaginativeness unadventurousness

    Related Verbs

    limit restrict narrow constrict constrain hinder obstruct impede prejudice bias bigoted intolerate close hide react conserve traditionalize obstinate stubborn rigidify inflexibilize unyield unimagin unadventure

    Related Adjectives

    myopic narrow limited restricted parochial provincial insular prejudiced biased bigoted intolerant close-minded illiberal hidebound reactionary conservative traditionalist obstinate stubborn rigid inflexible unyielding unimaginative unadventurous timid cautious hesitant indecisive impulsive imprudent reckless rash