shortsighted
adjective
short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˌsī-təd 
1
: lacking foresight
2
shortsightedly
adverb
shortsightedness
noun
Examples of shortsighted in a Sentence
shortsighted politicians who only care about how they do in the next election
The plan was dangerously shortsighted.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
These comments were reckless and shortsighted.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
That thinking is dangerously shortsighted.
—Sally C. Pipes, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Removing enforcement was shortsighted and weakens the entire public safety system.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
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“Shortsighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortsighted. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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shortsighted
adjective
short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˈsīt-əd
1
2
: showing a failure to think ahead : lacking foresight
a shortsighted policy
shortsightedly
adverb
shortsightedness
noun
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shortsighted
adjective
short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˈsīt-əd
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