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shortsightedness

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Synonyms & Antonyms of shortsightedness

as in inattention, obliviousness

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for shortsightedness

forgetfulness,
inadvertence,
inadvertency,
inattention,
inattentiveness,
obliviousness,
unwariness

carelessness,
dereliction,
heedlessness,
incaution,
incautiousness,
laxness,
neglectfulness,
negligence,
remissness,
slackness

foolhardiness,
rashness,
recklessness,
wildness

neglect,
omission

delinquency,
irresponsibility,
irresponsibleness,
malfeasance,
malpractice,
misconduct

misdirection,
mishandling,
mismanagement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms for shortsightedness

alertness,
attention,
attentiveness,
awareness

circumspection,
observance,
vigilance,
watchfulness

responsibility,
responsibleness

care,
carefulness,
caution,
cautiousness,
heedfulness

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Thesaurus Entries Near shortsightedness

shortsighted

shortsightedness

short-spoken

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“Shortsightedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortsightedness. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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