shortsighted meaning and definition

SHORTSIGHTED adjective

Definition of shortsighted (adjective)

1. lacking foresight or scope
   • "a short view of the problem"; "shortsighted policies"; "shortsighted critics derided the plan"; "myopic thinking"
   • synonyms: myopic, short, unforesightful
2. unable to see distant objects clearly
   • synonyms: myopic, nearsighted
   • antonym: farsighted
3. not given careful consideration
   • "ill-considered actions often result in disaster"; "an ill-judged attempt"
   • synonyms: ill-considered, ill-judged, improvident