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nearsightedly

nearsightedly

7.4
In a way that does not think about future problems or long-term effects
  • adverb
  • /ˈnɪrˌsaɪtɪdli/
  • US
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  • Investors who focus nearsightedly on quick returns may miss out on long-term growth.

Examples

  • He nearsightedly dismissed the warnings, thinking only about immediate benefits.

  • She planned the budget nearsightedly, ignoring future expenses.

  • The committee acted nearsightedly by ignoring the potential risks of the new policy.

  • Don't act nearsightedly!

  • The committee acted nearsightedly by ignoring the potential risks of the new policy.

  • Investors who focus nearsightedly on quick returns may miss out on long-term growth.

  • He nearsightedly dismissed the warnings, thinking only about immediate benefits.

Synonyms

foolishly
vsnearsightedly
28 2.8

In a way that shows poor judgment

is about choosing short term gains over future consequences
carelessly
vsnearsightedly
20 1.0

In a way that you do something without thinking or paying attention

focuses on ignoring future consequences rather than general carelessness
irresponsibly
vsnearsightedly
12 4.2

Showing no care for the bad results of what you do

emphasizes short sightedness about future impact rather than blame
unwisely
vsnearsightedly
5 4.1

In a way that shows poor judgment

highlights lack of future concern rather than broad poor sense
unthinkingly
vsnearsightedly
3 5.8

In a way that shows no careful attention

is about short sightedness rather than merely acting without thinking
heedlessly
vsnearsightedly
2 6.5

Without care for possible harm or danger

is specifically about short term outlook rather than simple inattention
unadvisedly
vsnearsightedly
2 8.4

To do something without thinking carefully first

means short term thinking rather than only missing advice
imprudently
vsnearsightedly
1 7.7

In a way that shows no care for possible bad results

highlights short term focus rather than careful future consideration
shortsightedly
vsnearsightedly
1 6.9

To act without thinking about the future or long-term results

focuses on immediate results instead of long term consequences
incautiously
vsnearsightedly
1 7.0

In a careless way that ignores danger

points to immediate disregard for future consequences rather than mere carelessness
myopically
vsnearsightedly
8.0

Showing poor sight for distant things or little thought for the future

expresses short term focus rather than planning ahead
improvidently
vsnearsightedly
  • Formal
9.9

Doing things without planning for the future

is about short term thinking rather than long term planning
neglectfully
vsnearsightedly
6.3

In a way that shows little care or attention

stresses absence of care that leads to short term harm rather than thoughtlessness alone

Antonyms

1 8.6

In a way that shows someone can predict what will happen

How Farsighted

prudently
8 5.0
cautiously
70 2.3
nearsightedly
  • US
7.4
recklessly
30 4.6

Surface Forms

nearsightedly positive

Morphology

nearsightedly = nearsighted (semi-transparent) = near + sight + ed + ly

Formed regularly by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'nearsighted'.

Etymology

Nearsightedly comes from the simple parts near ('close') and sight ('to see'), with -ly to make an adverb; a helpful image is someone who only looks at what is close. So to act nearsightedly means to make choices that focus on the immediate moment and ignore long-term results.