shortsighted
adjectiveHow many syllables in shortsighted?
There are 3 syllables in the word shortsighted.How to pronounce shortsighted:
Definition of shortsighted:
- shortsighted (adjective):
- lacking foresight
- lacking foresight or scope.
- unable to see faraway things clearly
Synonyms for shortsighted:
astigmatic
improvident
myopic
near-sighted
nearsighted
unforesightful
Antonyms for shortsighted:
farseeing
farsighted
hypermetropic
hyperopic
long-sighted
presbyopic
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