Meaning of shortsightedness in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    shortsightedness

    Definitions

    1. (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability

    Examples

    • « distant objects appear blurred »

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  2. 2. a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources

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  • « The noble simplicity in the works of nature only too often originates in the noble shortsightedness of him who observes it. »
    Georg C. Lichtenberg

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