myopic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   affected by myopia; unable to see distant objects clearly without corrective lenses

   The myopic student moved closer to read the writing on the board.

2. 2
   adj

   figurative: lacking foresight or considering only immediate concerns

   The report criticized the policy as myopic and financially shortsighted.

Formed from myopia + -ic. Myopia came through New Latin from Greek myops, literally 'closing the eyes,' from myein, 'to close,' + ops, 'eye.' The figurative sense compares limited planning or understanding with limited distance vision.

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