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shortsighted

short·sigh·ted

US/ˈʃɔˈrtsaɪtɪd/ rare

adjective

1.

lacking foresight or scope

  • “a short view of the problem”
  • “shortsighted policies”
  • “shortsighted critics derided the plan”
  • “myopic thinking”
2.

not given careful consideration

  • “ill-considered actions often result in disaster”
  • “an ill-judged attempt”

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