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lacking foresight

[ˈlækɪŋ ˈfɔːrsaɪt]
adjective phrase
sem visão de futuro / imprevidente
1. Unable to anticipate future consequences or plan ahead; lacking the ability to see what will happen in the future
The government's lacking foresight in environmental policy has led to serious problems.
A falta de visão de futuro do governo em política ambiental levou a problemas sérios.
2. Characterized by poor judgment about what will happen or what should be done
His lacking foresight cost the company millions of dollars.
A sua falta de previsão custou milhões de dólares à empresa.
NYC Slang
short-sighted / not playing chess
Synonyms
shortsightedimprovidentunthinkingimprudentmyopic
Antonyms
foresightedvisionaryprescientprudentfar-sighted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem visão de futuro / imprevidente
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desprevenido / de olhos fechados
Alternative colloquial expressions
Portugal
míope / imprevidente
More formal register preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't see the forest for the trees
flying blind
not seeing the big picture
fechar os olhos para o futuro (PT-BR)
não ver além do nariz (PT-BR)
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