nearsighted

/ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Unable to see distant objects clearly; having myopia.
    • Without his contacts, he is too nearsighted to recognize faces across the room.
    • She is nearsighted and needs glasses to read road signs.
    • Many children become nearsighted from spending too much time on screens.
  2. Lacking foresight or concern for long-term consequences; short-sighted.
    • The company's nearsighted focus on profits hurt its reputation later.
    • It is nearsighted to ignore climate change for immediate economic gain.
    • Cutting down the forest without replanting is a nearsighted decision.
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