nearsightedly

/ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows an inability to see distant objects clearly.
    • He squinted nearsightedly at the menu on the wall.
    • The old man looked nearsightedly at the photograph, holding it close to his eyes.
    • She peered nearsightedly through the fog, trying to spot the lighthouse.
  2. In a way that lacks foresight or concern for the future.
    • The government acted nearsightedly by ignoring the warning signs of the recession.
    • He nearsightedly spent all his savings on a luxury car instead of saving for college.
    • They invested nearsightedly in a trend that quickly faded.
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