myopic

adjective

mī-ˈō-pik How to pronounce myopic (audio)
Definition of myopicnext
1
as in shortsighted
able to see near things more clearly than distant ones he became so myopic that he finally broke down and got contact lenses

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2
as in careless
not thinking about and providing for the future the myopic city designers who did not plan for growth

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Recent Examples of myopic With its shout-along hooks and pop drama, Jack Antonoff’s latest isn’t so different from the others, but his myopic views on modern life and celebrity are becoming harder to bear. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 May 2026 Deadpan humor delights in our myopic focus on the trivial parts of life amidst broader concerns with more potent emotional meaning, and in doing so brings laughter—that stumbling grace—again, posture—to those around us, and even to ourselves. — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026 Many people place the entire burden of poor performance on the school system and its employees, but this approach is misguided and myopic. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 Often described as a prophetic American text, Melville’s novel warns of the dangers of following an unrepentant leader on myopic pursuits. — Time, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for myopic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for myopic
  1. shortsighted
  2. careless
  3. nearsighted
  4. reckless
  5. wasteful
  6. improvident
Adjective
  • Foley, however, cautioned that trying to pinpoint any one factor of disease growth is probably shortsighted.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The notion that families should provide care without additional support is unrealistic and shortsighted, especially for families of people with highly complex medical or behavioral needs.
    — Barbara Merrill, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of shortsighted
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  • Two other teens were cited for careless driving and performing risky stunts in a retail parking lot.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Jaynes pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony count of leaving the scene of an accident causing property damage of more than $10,000 and a traffic violation of careless and prohibited driving.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2026
Definition of careless
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  • Severely nearsighted, Isul wore eyeglasses with thick plastic lenses, which obscured her lovely, small eyes.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • Roosevelt credits that experience with transforming him from a frail, nearsighted youth into a rugged individual who years later would become the 26th president and a pioneering conservationist.
    — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Definition of nearsighted
Adjective
  • Smith said once caught, the suspect will face charges of making terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, reckless endangerment and intimidation.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The teens face misdemeanors including trespassing and reckless conduct, and two were given citations for having pellet guns.
    — Sara Machi, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of reckless
Adjective
  • Our health care system is wasteful, costly and complicated and desperately needs reform.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Many come in numerous pill packets, which some users feel is wasteful.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of wasteful
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  • So, yes, the judiciary can be a bulwark against improvident prosecutions.
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Then, there’s the waste that results from improvident eating habits.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Definition of improvident

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