1. (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
   - myopia, nearsightedness 
2. A lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
   - improvidence

Derived forms: shortsightednesses

See also: shortsighted

Type of: ametropia, imprudence

Encyclopedia: Shortsightedness

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