NEARSIGHTED Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

nearsighted

adjective

ˈnir-ˌsī-təd

Definition of nearsighted

as in myopic

able to see near things more clearly than distant ones I am a little nearsighted and need to wear glasses to drive

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Recent Examples of nearsighted The rise has continued so sharply that some projections suggest that by 2050, about half the world could be nearsighted. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 Other recommendations include avoiding reading in low light, maintaining a healthy distance from screens and books, and initiating early screening — especially in children of nearsighted parents, ideally by age 3. — Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025 Others struggle to see objects located too far away, rendering us nearsighted. — Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 19 Aug. 2025 And people with at least four hours of daily screen time were twice as likely to be nearsighted than individuals with less screen time. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nearsighted

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Adjective

The attack ads that exaggerate and lie about their opponents, without mentioning their myopic support for their dear leader whose baggage has destroyed America’s standing in the world, are astounding.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
In its myopic focus to pay for tax cuts, the federal government is ignoring these great costs.

— Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of myopic

Adjective

Detractors attacked the moment with glee, but that viewpoint ends up being shortsighted.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
Twenty-one at-bats after a decent layoff is hardly a big enough sample to get right, which is part of why the Dodgers’ handling of Ohtani this month felt shortsighted.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of shortsighted

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