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short-sighted
[/ˌʃɔːrt ˈsaɪtɪd/]
adjective
míope
1.
Unable to see things clearly unless they are very close; having myopia
He is short-sighted and needs to wear glasses to see the board.
Ele é míope e precisa usar óculos para ver o quadro.
2.
Lacking foresight; not considering future consequences; myopic in judgment
It would be short-sighted to ignore the long-term environmental impacts.
Seria míope ignorar os impactos ambientais de longo prazo.
Synonyms
myopic
nearsighted
improvident
lacking foresight
Antonyms
long-sighted
farsighted
far-seeing
prudent
visionary
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
míope
Most common term for both medical and figurative use
Brazil
de visão curta
Literal translation, less common but understood
Portugal
míope
Standard term used in Portugal
Portugal
de vista curta
Literal alternative, less frequently used
Related Idioms & Phrases
to have a short-sighted view of something
short-sighted policy
short-sighted decision
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