short-sighted
ˌshort-ˈsighted
adjective
1. especially British English unable to see objects clearly unless they are very close
SYN nearsighted American English
OPP long-sighted
2. not considering the possible effects in the future of something that seems good now – used to show disapproval
OPP far-sighted:
a short-sighted policy of reducing investment in training
—short-sightedly adverb
—short-sightedness noun [uncountable]:
Thanks to the government’s short-sightedness, our hospitals are very short of cash.
ˌshort-ˈsighted
adjective1. especially British English unable to see objects clearly unless they are very close
SYN nearsighted American English
OPP long-sighted
2. not considering the possible effects in the future of something that seems good now – used to show disapproval
OPP far-sighted:
—short-sightedly adverb
—short-sightedness noun [uncountable]: