shortsighted
adjective
short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˌsī-təd 
1
: lacking foresight
2
shortsightedly
adverb
shortsightedness
noun
Examples of shortsighted in a Sentence
shortsighted politicians who only care about how they do in the next election
The plan was dangerously shortsighted.
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The press, the political class, and both major parties have proved to be sclerotic, venal, and shortsighted.
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The Editors, National Review, 4 July 2024
While bowing to consumer backlash might seem like the safest strategy to claw back revenue lost in a boycott, it can also be shortsighted.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 29 June 2024
This policy stems from a narrow, shortsighted perspective and a warped brand of faith.
—Washington Post, 27 June 2024
At its core, H.B. 1258 represents a shortsighted approach to policymaking that prioritizes convenience over the public interest.
—Rebecca Snyder, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 4 July 2024
While bowing to consumer backlash might seem like the safest strategy to claw back revenue lost in a boycott, it can also be shortsighted.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 29 June 2024
This policy stems from a narrow, shortsighted perspective and a warped brand of faith.
—Washington Post, 27 June 2024
At its core, H.B. 1258 represents a shortsighted approach to policymaking that prioritizes convenience over the public interest.
—Rebecca Snyder, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shortsighted
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shortsighted
adjective
short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˈsīt-əd
1
2
: showing a failure to think ahead : lacking foresight
a shortsighted policy
shortsightedly
adverb
shortsightedness
noun
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shortsighted
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short·sight·ed
ˈshȯrt-ˈsīt-əd
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