nearsightedness
/ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdnəs/
noun
- 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.
- 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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