short-sighted

🇺🇸 /ˌʃɔːrt ˈsaɪtɪd/ 🇬🇧 /ˌʃɔːt ˈsaɪtɪd/
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adjective
R

Only able to see clearly things that are close by.

She's short-sighted and needs glasses to see things far away.

R

Failing to think about the future or consequences of actions.

Their decision was short-sighted and led to long-term problems.

translation

adj. Only able to see clearly things that are close by.; Failing to think about the future or consequences of actions.