dim-sighted

adjective
UK: /ˈdɪmˌsaɪtɪd/
US: /ˈdɪmˌsaɪtɪd/

  1. Having poor eyesight; not able to see clearly.

    1. The old man was dim-sighted and needed help crossing the street.
    2. Because she was dim-sighted, reading small print proved impossible without strong glasses.

  2. Lacking in insight or understanding; not perceptive.

    1. He was dim-sighted about her true feelings for him.
    2. The company's dim-sighted approach to marketing led to disappointing sales figures.

Synonyms

nearsighted unperceptive myopic obtuse shortsighted

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dim-sighted" in English means: Having poor eyesight; not able to see clearly., Lacking in insight or understanding; not perceptive..

The phonetic transcription of "dim-sighted" is /ˈdɪmˌsaɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˈdɪmˌsaɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dim-sighted": nearsighted, unperceptive, myopic, obtuse, shortsighted.

Example usage of "dim-sighted": "The old man was dim-sighted and needed help crossing the street.". More examples on the page.