shortsighted

• Descreve uma pessoa ou decisão que não consegue prever ou considerar as consequências futuras; que age sem pensar no amanhã ou que não enxerga além do curto prazo.

Describes a person or decision that lacks foresight or consideration of future consequences.

1. Lacking foresightB2formal

   Not considering the long-term consequences of actions; focused only on immediate benefits.

   Sem visão de longo prazo

   • The company's shortsighted decision to cut costs led to major problems later.
   • It was shortsighted of him to spend all his savings on a luxury car.
   • Shortsighted policies often harm future generations.

   Sinônimosheedlessimprovidentimprudentmyopicshort-termunthinking

   Antônimosdiscerningfarsightedjudiciousprescientprovidentprudentvisionary

2. Unable to see distant objectsB1formal

   Having a vision condition where close objects appear clear, but distant objects are blurry.

   Míope

   • She is shortsighted and needs glasses to drive.
   • Many children are diagnosed as shortsighted during school screenings.
   • He became more shortsighted as he aged.

   Sinônimosmyopicnearsighted

   Antônimosfarsightedhyperopiclongsighted

3. Not carefully consideredB2formal

   Lacking thorough thought or analysis; done without proper consideration.

   Imprudente

   • The proposal was rejected as shortsighted and poorly researched.
   • His shortsighted remarks offended many people.
   • A shortsighted approach to the problem only made it worse.

   Sinônimoscarelesshastyill-advisedimprovidentimprudentinjudiciousmyopicrashthoughtlessunthinking

   Antônimoscarefulfarsightedjudiciousprudent