shortsightedness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
noun a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources

From shortsighted + -ness.

Sir Henry, if indeed it were he, seemed afflicted with a sudden shortsightedness. — The Zeppelin's Passenger, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
The standards of judgment used by the ducks, the turkey, the hen, and the cat are all delightfully and humorously satirical of human stupidity and shortsightedness. — Children's Literature: A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes, Charles Madison Curry
His long contest with the Whig factions left him victor; and it is singular that the shortsightedness of the elder Pitt signally aided the King in breaking up their power. — William Pitt and national revival, J. Holland (John Holland) Rose

myopia, nearsightedness

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