myopic

adjective

mī-ˈō-pik How to pronounce myopic (audio)
Definition of myopicnext
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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2
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 Her doggedness, maybe her righteousness too, a fierce myopic focus and will, and a crazy confidence that in the end, both have nothing to lose. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 June 2026 If a planned university is only useful to Chula Vista, then the vision, the plan, is myopic from the get-go. — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026 With its shout-along hooks and pop drama, Jack Antonoff’s latest isn’t so different from the others, but his myopic views on modern life and celebrity are becoming harder to bear. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026 Deadpan humor delights in our myopic focus on the trivial parts of life amidst broader concerns with more potent emotional meaning, and in doing so brings laughter—that stumbling grace—again, posture—to those around us, and even to ourselves. — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for myopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for myopic
  1. shortsighted
  2. careless
  3. nearsighted
  4. reckless
  5. wasteful
  6. improvident
Adjective
  • 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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  • Fabian Hurzeler’s side have been a little careless too, with no team making more errors leading to a shot than their five (including Lavia’s goal at the weekend).
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The golfer, who changed his plea in the DUI case from not guilty to no contest, had one charge amended to Local 1 reckless driving and a second charge altered to a careless driving citation as part of a plea deal, according to court records.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of careless
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  • Severely nearsighted, Isul wore eyeglasses with thick plastic lenses, which obscured her lovely, small eyes.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • Roosevelt credits that experience with transforming him from a frail, nearsighted youth into a rugged individual who years later would become the 26th president and a pioneering conservationist.
    — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Definition of nearsighted
Adjective
  • The engineer abruptly resigned after refusing to contribute to a reckless corporate competition that could ultimately lead to uncontrollable AI.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • None were remotely reckless, and none prevented a promising attack, which are the usual triggers for cautions.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of reckless
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  • The new rules aim to minimize the use of wasteful packaging as the economy transitions to become more circular.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While many cyclists like to alternate between sipping water and energy gel, doing so can be an awkward, messy and wasteful process.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of wasteful
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  • So, yes, the judiciary can be a bulwark against improvident prosecutions.
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Then, there’s the waste that results from improvident eating habits.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
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