shortsightedness
Example Sentences
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To his credit, Allen was aware of the limitations of his perspective, noting that “the passage of time will reveal the shortsightedness of many of my judgments and interpretations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Instead of talking to Mike and sharing a passion with his son, which could influence his life differently, Fritz’s shortsightedness is the real tragedy.
From Salon ● Dec. 22, 2023
Begin the process of mapping out your financial goals for 2024 to help avoid shortsightedness while spending.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Weighing the extinction of species through our careless stewardship of nature’s bounty against the near-term cost of regulation demonstrates human shortsightedness at best, and stupidity and cynicism at worst.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
Even if we charitably explain their denials as due to the shortsightedness of the specialist and the man with an interest this does not mean we must accept them as qualified witnesses.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
