myopic
adjective/maɪˈɑpɪk/
Frequency rank: #18,063 most common English word
Meaning
Lacking foresight; focused only on the short term.
Example sentence
The committee was criticized for taking myopic approach to urban planning, ignoring long-term consequences.
Synonyms & related words
- shortsighted
- narrow-minded
- nearsighted
- narrow
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