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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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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
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In counterterrorism, inattention can be deadly.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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Experts recommend placing valuables in zippered pockets inside a bag rather than loose in bins to reduce theft or forgetfulness.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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What these succulents don’t handle well is overwatering, so don’t think that giving them a little extra to make up for forgetfulness will pay off.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kerry Doyle, the former top ICE attorney during the Biden administration, said Mazzara’s comments show a shocking carelessness about the potential for harm against both the general public and the officers he was employed to protect.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Head coach Sean Miller went right up to him afterward, apparently angry at his carelessness that could’ve cost the Longhorns the game.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 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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The lawsuit accuses the hotel's ownership and management of negligence in connection with the incident last July.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The jury in Los Angeles found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design of their platforms, and that this negligence was a substantial factor in causing harm to the plaintiff.—
Tim Smith,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 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
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In Aspen, Wiseman deployed this method to showcase the casual obliviousness of some of his subjects.—
Vikram Murthi,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shortsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortsightedness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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