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shortsighted
What does shortsighted mean?
shortsighted (adjective): unable to see long-term objectives; lacking foresight.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use shortsighted in a sentence?
- Shortsighted critics derided the plan. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
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What does “shortsighted” mean?
concerned with beauty, artistic effect, or appearance
Not quite: that's what aesthetic means.
unable to see long-term objectives; lacking foresight
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devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
Not quite: that's what stark means.
opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire
Not quite: that's what adverse means.
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