"Shortsighted" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Shortsighted" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Shortsighted" Meaning

Lacking foresight or wise judgment; reasoning in relation to the immediate or present difficulty or situation, without considering what is likely to happen in the future.

Example: "He was shortsighted in his decision to resign and didn't consider the impact it would have on his long-term career."

"Shortsighted" Examples

Synonyms for "Shortsighted"


1. Near-sighted: Lacking long-term planning or vision. ("He invested all his money in a single stock, which turned out to be a bad decision, showing his shortsighted approach.")
2. Petty: Concerned with trivial matters rather than important issues. ("His petty squabbles over small change made him appear shortsighted to his business partners.")
3. Myopic: Having a narrow or limited view or focus. ("Her myopic approach to writing only considered feedback from a single group, ignoring the needs of others.")
4. Foolhardy: Impulsively bold or reckless. ("His foolhardy decision to drop out of school led to regret for many years.")
5. Self-serving: Prioritizing one's own interests above others. ("Her self-serving behavior led her to make decisions that harmed her relationships with others.")

"Shortsighted" Similar Words

Shortlist

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A shortlist is a list of the best or most suitable candidates, options, or alternatives that have been selected or narrowed down from a larger group, typically for consideration, evaluation, or selection for a particular purpose or opportunity.

Shortlisted

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The word "shortlisted" means to be one of the select few individuals or candidates chosen to proceed to the next stage of a competition, selection process, or application after an initial round of evaluation or assessment.

Shortlisting

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The process of shortlisting refers to the act of narrowing down a list or selection to only the most suitable or qualified candidates, options, or alternatives, often to make a final choice or decision.<br><br>For example, a company might shortlist candidates for a job interview from a large pool of applicants, or a college might shortlist students for admission to a limited program.

Shortlists

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To make a shortlist is to create a list of candidates for something, primarily when each candidate is considered to be a strong contender for the position, with activities typically focusing on interviews and cross-questioning in order to choose a particularly deserving candidate from those few. This type of list is often used in corporations, business, education, and other industries, similar to a resume or personal CV. However, every position inside of an industry, organization, etc., has specific paths of particular selection.

Shortlived

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Lasting for a very short time.

Shortly

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Shortly refers to a brief or limited period of time. It is an adverb that means to a small extent in space or time, or as little as is necessary or possible. It can be used to indicate that something happens or exists for a short duration, e.g., "I will see you shortly."

Shortness

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Shorts

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Shorts refers to a type of garment, typically made of fabric, worn on the lower part of the body, covering the hips and thighs. They are usually knee-length or shorter, made of lightweight, loose-fitting material and are commonly worn for casual or athletic purposes, such as beach wear, sports, or everyday life.

Shortsightedness

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Shortsightedness refers to a condition of being unable to see distant objects clearly, typically due to a flaw in the shape of the eyeball or cornea, resulting in nearsightedness or myopia. Metaphorically, it can also imply a lack of foresight or vision, where someone ignores or underestimates potential future problems or consequences.

Shortwave

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Meaning: Relating to or using a range of radio frequencies above 2 MHz, typically used for international broadcasting and amateur radio transmissions.

Shorty

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Shoshkeles

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Shoshone

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The word "Shoshone" refers to:<br><br>1. A Native American people, also known as the Shoshoni, who traditionally inhabited the Great Basin region of the western United States, including parts of Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.<br>2. A Shoshone language, which belongs to the eastern Numic branch of the Uto-Aztecan language family, spoken by the Shoshone people.<br>3. The Shoshone National Forest, a National Forest located in Wyoming, USA, which was established in 1891 to conserve the natural resources of the region.<br><br>Additionally, the word "Shoshone" is also sometimes used to refer to a type of lake or a type of geyser, particularly at Yellowstone National Park, named after the tribe.<br><br>It can also refer to a person of Shoshone descent or ancestry.<br><br>Note: There are several variations of this word, including Shoshoni, Shoshoni people, Shoshonean, or Shoshonean people.

Shoshonean

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The term "Shoshonean" refers to a branch of indigenous peoples native to the Great Basin region of the United States. The Shoshonean are an Uto-Aztecan (also known as Numic) group that inhabited a vast territory across parts of present-day Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Oregon. The name "Shoshone" is derived from the Shoshone word for "high mountain dweller."<br><br>Within the Shoshonean branch are several distinct tribes, including the Shoshone themselves, the Bannock, Bannock/Shoshone hybrid groups, and the Comanche, who are believed to be a Shoshonean subgroup. These tribes traditionally lived as skilled hunters, gatherers, and, in some cases, farmers, making use of their environment's unique features to survive in the Great Basin's challenging geography. They were nomadic for much of their history before their populations declined significantly due to diseases introduced by European colonizers and settlers.

Shostakovich

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Dmitri Shostakovich, a renowned Russian composer, known for his complex and emotionally powerful works, particularly his symphonies and string quartets. He was also a pianist and conductor, and is regarded as one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century. His music often incorporated elements of pessimism, satire, and social commentary, reflecting the harsh realities of life in the Soviet Union during his lifetime.

Shot-put

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A shot put, in the sport of athletics, is a track and field event in which the athlete throws a heavy ball with a cylindrical or elongated shape, known as a shot put, to a greater distance than any other competitor, subject to certain rules.<br><br>The shot put event is one of the standard contest that is featured at the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as at both outdoor and indoor track and field competitions.