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myopic view

[/maɪˈɒpɪk vjuː/]
noun phrasepl: myopic views
visão míope
1. A perspective or outlook that lacks foresight; an inability to see or understand long-term consequences or broader implications
The company's myopic view of profits over sustainability led to its eventual decline.
A visão míope da empresa de lucros acima da sustentabilidade levou ao seu eventual declínio.
2. A limited or narrow perspective that fails to consider important factors or future outcomes
The government's myopic view on education funding ignored the long-term benefits of investment.
A visão míope do governo sobre o financiamento da educação ignorou os benefícios de longo prazo do investimento.
Synonyms
short-sighted viewnarrow perspectivelimited outlooklack of foresight
Antonyms
far-sighted viewvisionary perspectivelong-term outlookstrategic vision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
visão míope
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
visão de curto prazo
Alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
visão míope
Standard usage with slight preference for 'perspectiva limitada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't see the forest for the trees
tunnel vision
shortsighted thinking
lack of vision
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