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short-sightedness

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Etymology

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From short-sighted +‎ -ness.

Noun

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short-sightedness (uncountable)

  1. Myopia: impairment of vision's acuity for distant objects.
    Synonym: nearsightedness
  2. The propensity of a person to ignore long-term goals in favor of short-term gains.
    Synonym: short-termism

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