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 β Jun. 19, 2026
Cruelty isn’t constant or predictable; it’s more often caused by shortsightedness.
From Los Angeles Times β Feb. 4, 2026
It was shortsightedness in a way we may not fully appreciate for years.
From Slate β Jan. 22, 2025
Demolition crews carried away the last of the century-old hotel in late summer, leaving a void across from Pennsylvania Station that reflects either progress or shortsightedness.
From Seattle Times β Jan. 1, 2024
To Farmer and Jim, the implications of this shortsightedness were ominous.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
