short-sighted
Example Sentences
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It seems short-sighted to be so hostile to a group that represents the future of the church.
From Salon
It’s still short-sighted, Erin argued: “There’s no amount of ‘pick me’ that’s going to save you or insulate you from the core ideology of these people.
From Salon
Meredith is long-winded and short-sighted, unable to take a hint, let alone relax.
From Salon
“Attacking California’s public intervenor program is a short-sighted attempt to scapegoat consumer advocates for what is clearly a national crisis,” Carly Fabian, senior insurance policy advocate with the group’s Climate Program, said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
That’s short-sighted for America’s future prosperity, as this week’s news about the annual Nobel prize winners in the sciences shows again.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
