Shortsightedly

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    With short sight; myopically.

    "The teacher peered shortsightedly around the classroom."

  2. 2
    In a manner that fails to consider the big picture or future effects of an action or decision.

    "He shortsightedly decided not to go to college and instead entered the workforce; so he made more money the first few years, but his earning power was never as great as it could have been."

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"The teacher peered shortsightedly around the classroom."

Etymology

From shortsighted + -ly.

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