Tom is myopic.
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Myopic
/maɪˈoʊpɪk/
Synonyms for "myopic" (64 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (13)
Adjective(6 words)
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (19)
Noun(2 words)
greedy algorithmsgreedy heuristic
Adjective(2 words)
greedy methodgreedy strategy
Related words (32)
Adjective(7 words)
Adjective(3 words)
Noun(2 words)
online greedyshort term focus
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: nearsighted, shortsighted, blind, blinded, blindfolded.
- Sentence evidence is available for myopic, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "myopic".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "myopic"
Keep "myopic" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "myopic" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "myopic", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "myopic" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesmental attitudevision impairment
More specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesmyopic policymyopic viewmyopic visionnarrow mindednessparochial mindsetshortsighted policy
Inflections
2 entriesmore myopicmost myopic
Derivations
2 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
“The major concern is that if children do not spend enough time outdoors and too much time indoors looking at their tablets and computers and these activities ... they will increase the probability of becoming myopic and also to increase the severity of the myopia,” she said.
Source: tatoeba (8245909)
Many of the predicaments in which humanity is caught today are rooted in myopic selfishness.
Source: tatoeba (10121175)
That's a very myopic way of thinking.
Source: tatoeba (10515887)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "myopic"?
Closest matches include nearsighted, shortsighted, blind, blinded, blindfolded.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "myopic"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.