short-sightedness
noun/ˌʃɔːt ˈsaɪtɪdnəs/
/ˌʃɔːrt ˈsaɪtɪdnəs/
- a lack of careful thought about the possible effects of something or what might happen in the future
- Many people accused the government of short-sightedness.
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- (also short sight (both British English), North American English usually nearsightedness)the ability to see things clearly only if they are very close to you
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