myopic — short-sighted; lacking foresight or understanding
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: short-sighted; lacking foresight or understanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /maɪˈɑːpɪk/
Korean meaning: 근시안적인; 선견지명이 부족한
Korean pronunciation: 마이**오**픽
Example Sentences
- The CEO's myopic decision to cut all research funding backfired spectacularly.
- Don't be so myopic - think about what will happen next year, not just next week!
- His myopic vision meant he needed glasses to see the menu, and myopic planning meant he forgot to bring his wallet.
myopic
ADJECTIVE//maɪˈɑːpɪk//
short-sighted; lacking foresight or understanding
a bulldozer operator pushes dirt and debris toward what he thinks is just more flat ground ahead. He focuses only on the pile of dirt directly in front of his machine without looking beyond it. The dirt spills over a steep cliff edge that drops into a deep valley below. A warning supervisor rushes toward the bulldozer waving his arms frantically. Other construction workers in the background point at the dangerous cliff edge in alarm. someone being short-sighted and lacking foresight about immediate dangers
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Origin
From Greek myopia, combining 'myein' meaning 'to close' and 'ops' meaning 'eye.' Originally described people who had to close or squint their eyes to see clearly.
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“The CEO's myopic decision to cut all research funding backfired spectacularly.”
“Don't be so myopic - think about what will happen next year, not just next week!”
“His myopic vision meant he needed glasses to see the menu, and myopic planning meant he forgot to bring his wallet.”
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