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Recent Examples of shortsightedness
Lower lids folded inward, placing optic nerves under duress, a literal reflection of breeder shortsightedness.
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Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
In a historic example of incredible shortsightedness, Democratic leadership first used the far left for its own fleeting political advantage.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Cruelty isn’t constant or predictable; it’s more often caused by shortsightedness.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Cruel cuts and fiscal shortsightedness might go unnoticed by Florida’s powerful elite, the people who write big campaign checks that lawmakers will solicit as soon as the session wraps up.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times in 2015, Rob and Michele spoke about the challenges Nick faced in rehab and acknowledged their own shortsightedness regarding the efficacy of these programs for their son.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
Such shortsightedness is not only plain wrong but also another example of how every word is weaponized in the American society of 2025.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Abramatic recalled the stress of defending this vision from the shortsightedness of various industries.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The hypocrisy and shortsightedness of this shouldn’t be a shock.
—James Folta
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
In a historic example of incredible shortsightedness, Democratic leadership first used the far left for its own fleeting political advantage.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Cruelty isn’t constant or predictable; it’s more often caused by shortsightedness.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Cruel cuts and fiscal shortsightedness might go unnoticed by Florida’s powerful elite, the people who write big campaign checks that lawmakers will solicit as soon as the session wraps up.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times in 2015, Rob and Michele spoke about the challenges Nick faced in rehab and acknowledged their own shortsightedness regarding the efficacy of these programs for their son.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2025
Such shortsightedness is not only plain wrong but also another example of how every word is weaponized in the American society of 2025.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Abramatic recalled the stress of defending this vision from the shortsightedness of various industries.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The hypocrisy and shortsightedness of this shouldn’t be a shock.
—James Folta
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortsightedness
Noun
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The best prevention for myopia is not an app or a screen filter.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Quelling ‘Hormuz myopia’ To be sure, there are also key differences between today and the 1970s that may prevent a repeat of that era’s crisis.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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These effects of past trauma can be easily confused with hyperactivity and inattention, classic signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and children may incorrectly receive this diagnosis if caregivers and doctors do not realize the effects of trauma on development.—
Dr. Andrew Garner,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Berkeley survey underscored how much inattention is responsible for Democrats' lack of enthusiasm for a specific candidate.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The company has built its identity around taking AI safety more seriously than its rivals, creating sky-high expectations for model security that jar with its apparent carelessness; the fact that Mythos was exposed through such a basic and predictable failure only underscores that.—
Robert Hart,
The Verge,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most bark problems come from carelessness from mowing or weed-eating too close to the tree, stripping off the bark and allowing entry.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys representing inmates there said the facility’s culture of violence and inattentiveness led to two suicides and at least 10 severe beatings and stabbings in its final year of operation.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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That inattentiveness to cleaning the floor extended to the bottom shelf of a kitchen prep table and the top shelf of a prep table next to the cookline, each shelf dotted with 100 rodent droppings.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
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As for inventions, accident and inadvertence played a role in the development of Post-it Notes and microwave heating.—
Amanda Foreman,
WSJ,
4 May 2018
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The history of the game proceeded through intelligence, but also through inadvertence.—
JAY CASPIAN KANG,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2017
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His mother and young son sued in 2022, alleging wrongful death, assault and battery, and negligence.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit accused the Port of Bremerton of gross negligence and breach of contract for its failure to ensure safety at the marina.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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His obliviousness is what’s also somewhat endearing but also what’s grounding.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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After a two-hour tale of comical deception, betrayal, emotional cruelty, insensitivity and obliviousness, the audience is expected to swallow a message of caring and community.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shortsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortsightedness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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