noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of short-sightedness. alt-of, alternative, uncountable
2. 2
   a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources wordnet
3. 3
   (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

myopiabigotryblind spotblindersblindnessfanaticism

Antonyms

All antonyms

farsightednesshypermetropiahypermetropyhyperopia

Etymology

From shortsighted + -ness.

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