1
as in shortsighted
able to see near things more clearly than distant ones
he became so myopic that he finally broke down and got contact lenses
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as in careless
not thinking about and providing for the future
the myopic city designers who did not plan for growth
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Recent Examples of myopic
The tone shifts, though, becoming myopic and even a little queasy once the film leaves high school behind and heads deeper into the forest, literally and figuratively, a shift that mimics the swoony, woozy, consumptive rush of first love — just what Hardwicke intended to capture.
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Bruce Handy, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Despite being married to a therapist, Josh is rather myopic about his own emotional well-being and Foster telegraphs that disconnect with a softened tone of voice and a skittish kind of physicality.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 May 2025
Although myopic macular degeneration can cause vision loss, many people with the condition can maintain their eyesight with treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
Yet thanks to Amtrak’s myopic decision making, their reliable rides will soon be in jeopardy.
—Gerard Bringmann, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
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Bruce Handy, Vulture, 20 May 2025
Despite being married to a therapist, Josh is rather myopic about his own emotional well-being and Foster telegraphs that disconnect with a softened tone of voice and a skittish kind of physicality.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 9 May 2025
Although myopic macular degeneration can cause vision loss, many people with the condition can maintain their eyesight with treatment.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
Yet thanks to Amtrak’s myopic decision making, their reliable rides will soon be in jeopardy.
—Gerard Bringmann, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for myopic
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The example of Canada, the seventh-largest owner of U.S. debt, illustrates why this approach is shortsighted, however.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Every weakness is a strength The NHL’s recent obsession with state tax rates is shortsighted.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The driver was cited for careless driving causing bodily injury, which is a misdemeanor traffic offense, according to state law.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
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Carlos Guillermo Alonso, 79, the alleged operator of the boat that struck the teen, has been charged with two misdemeanors for careless operation of a vessel, according to the FWC.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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And people with at least four hours of daily screen time were twice as likely to be nearsighted than individuals with less screen time.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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And once people became nearsighted, screen time was tied to 54 percent higher odds that their myopia would get worse.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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People often stereotype crypto investors as reckless, young, or greedy.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Immigration reform was one of Trump’s most popular campaign platforms, but enough with his reckless and incoherent policy shifts.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Margins are thin, labor costs are rising, and many processes are inefficient and wasteful.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Critics say the aid programs are wasteful and promote a liberal agenda.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Going that route is improvident.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
5 Mar. 2022
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Unsurprisingly, Peter proves to be nasty, brutish and improvident.—
Joanne Kaufman,
WSJ,
2 Dec. 2022
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“Myopic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/myopic. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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