nearsightedness

/ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdnəs/
noun
  1. The condition of being unable to see distant objects clearly; myopia.
    • Her nearsightedness makes it hard to read the whiteboard from the back of the class.
    • Eye doctors can measure the degree of nearsightedness during an exam.
    • Nearsightedness is often corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
  2. Lack of foresight or concern for long-term consequences.
    • The company's nearsightedness led to a series of environmental fines.
    • His nearsightedness about his health caused him to ignore early symptoms.
    • Political nearsightedness often results in policies that harm future generations.
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