myopic viewpoint

[maɪˈɒpɪk ˈvjuːpɔɪnt]
noun phrasepl: myopic viewpoints
perspectiva míope
1. a narrow or limited way of thinking that fails to consider long-term consequences or broader implications; lacking foresight or vision
The company's myopic viewpoint on cost-cutting led to the loss of experienced employees and ultimately damaged productivity.
A perspectiva míope da empresa em relação à redução de custos levou à perda de funcionários experientes e, finalmente, prejudicou a produtividade.
2. an outlook that focuses only on immediate results without considering future impact or alternative perspectives
Taking a myopic viewpoint on environmental issues ignores the long-term sustainability of our planet.
Adotar uma perspectiva míope sobre questões ambientais ignora a sustentabilidade de longo prazo do nosso planeta.
In Brazilian business culture, the term 'perspectiva míope' is frequently used in corporate critiques and political discussions to describe decision-making that prioritizes immediate gains over sustainable growth. In the USA, this phrase is common in policy debates, business ethics discussions, and environmental conversations, often used to criticize short-term thinking in politics and corporate strategy.
NYC Slang
short-sighted take; limited lens
Synonyms / Sinônimos
short-sighted perspectivenarrow viewlimited outlookshortsighted thinkingtunnel vision
Antonyms / Antônimos
farsighted viewpointvisionary perspectivebroad outlooklong-term visionstrategic thinking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva míope; visão curta
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
perspectiva míope; falta de visão
Often used in business and political discourse
São Paulo
perspectiva míope; pensamento limitado
Frequently used in corporate and academic contexts
Portugal
perspectiva míope; visão curta
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, though less commonly used in everyday speech

Related Words

myopiaforesightperspectiveshortsightednesstunnel visionstrategic vision

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't see the forest for the trees
can't see beyond one's nose
stuck in the moment
not seeing the big picture
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