ASTIGMATIC Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

astigmatic

adjective

Definition of astigmatic

as in myopic

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Adjective

In its myopic focus to pay for tax cuts, the federal government is ignoring these great costs.

— Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
And no, this doesn’t mean technology is to blame for the myopic crisis.

— Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of myopic

Adjective

Devoid of any hint of satanic greatness, the balding, nearsighted bureaucrat on the stand in Jerusalem looked more like an accountant than anything else.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Severely nearsighted, Isul wore eyeglasses with thick plastic lenses, which obscured her lovely, small eyes.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Definition of nearsighted

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The two murals lasted until the ’80s and ’90s, and replacing them was a mistake that’s only looked more shortsighted over time.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The notion that families should provide care without additional support is unrealistic and shortsighted, especially for families of people with highly complex medical or behavioral needs.

— Barbara Merrill, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of shortsighted

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