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nearsightedness

[/ˈnɪr.saɪ.tɪd.nəs/]
noun
miopia
1. A refractive error of the eye in which light rays focus in front of the retina, causing distant objects to appear blurred while near objects remain clear
Her nearsightedness made it difficult to read the whiteboard from the back of the classroom.
Sua miopia dificultava a leitura do quadro-branco do fundo da sala de aula.
2. Lack of foresight or long-term vision in planning or decision-making
The company's nearsightedness in ignoring environmental concerns damaged its reputation.
A miopia da empresa ao ignorar preocupações ambientais danificou sua reputação.
Synonyms
myopiashort-sightednessshortsightednesslack of foresight
Antonyms
farsightednesshyperopiaforesightvision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
miopia
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
miopia
Consistent usage; may also say 'vista curta' colloquially
Rio de Janeiro
miopia
Standard medical term; 'vista curta' used informally
Portugal
miopia
Standard term; 'vista curta' also used colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

can't see beyond one's nose
shortsighted thinking
lack of vision
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