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shortsightedness

NOUN
improvidence
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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

Look, no matter where you live, the biggest defect we human beings have is our shortsightedness.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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