short-sighted

Example Sentences

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Policywise, this idea is as short-sighted as they come.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Turns out that may have been short-sighted — even if it’s understandable.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Saleh calls it "short-sighted" that the city could lose its charm to sprawling concrete.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Restaurant co-owner Ranjit Mathrani said he was asking the King to help save Veeraswamy "from extinction", and said not renewing the lease was "short-sighted".

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Perhaps I’m stupid and too short-sighted to see what the real fallout could be.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed