What is the meaning of shortsighted?

Lacking foresight or scope.
- usage: "a short view of the problem"; "shortsighted policies"; "shortsighted critics derided the plan"; "myopic thinking"
- synonyms: short, unforesightful, myopic
Unable to see distant objects clearly.
- synonyms: nearsighted, myopic
Not given careful consideration.
- usage: "ill-considered actions often result in disaster"; "an ill-judged attempt"
- synonyms: ill-considered, ill-judged, improvident

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