shortsighted (adj.)

  1. unable to see distant objects clearly

    [ Syn: nearsighted , myopic ]

  2. lacking foresight or scope; a short view of the problem; shortsighted policies; shortsighted critics derided the plan; myopic thinking

    [ Syn: short , unforesightful , myopic ]

  3. not given careful consideration; ill-considered actions often result in disaster; an ill-judged attempt

    [ Syn: ill-considered , ill-judged , improvident ]

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