nearsighted

adjective
UK: /ˌnɪərˈsaɪtɪd/
US: /ˌnɪrˈsaɪtɪd/

  1. Unable to see things clearly when they are far away.

    1. I am nearsighted and need glasses to watch TV.
    2. Because he is nearsighted, the doctor prescribed new contact lenses for him.

  2. Lacking imagination or foresight; unable to see the long-term consequences of actions.

    1. That was a nearsighted decision; it will hurt us later.
    2. The company's nearsighted focus on short-term profits led to long-term decline because of no research.

Synonyms

shortsighted myopic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nearsighted" in English means: Unable to see things clearly when they are far away., Lacking imagination or foresight; unable to see the long-term consequences of actions..

The phonetic transcription of "nearsighted" is /ˌnɪərˈsaɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˌnɪrˈsaɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nearsighted": shortsighted, myopic.

Example usage of "nearsighted": "I am nearsighted and need glasses to watch TV.". More examples on the page.