Short-sightedness

Definitions

A condition of the eye in which distant objects appear blurred because they are focused in front of the retina; myopia.

A lack of foresight or failure to consider the long-term consequences of one's actions.

Examples

His short-sightedness regarding the company's long-term goals led to a significant decline in revenue.

The politician's short-sightedness prevented him from seeing the environmental consequences of the new construction project.

Synonyms

myopia nearsightedness lack of foresight imprudence narrow-mindedness shortsightedness lack of vision

Antonyms

farsightedness foresight prudence long-sightedness vision wisdom prescience