myopia
Definition: A lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. Also, a condition of the eye in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it. (noun)
Example: The manager's focus on immediate profits demonstrated a severe lack of long-term vision, ultimately harming the company's future prospects.
Synonyms: shortsightedness
Antonyms: farsightedness
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Questions about myopia
What does “myopia” mean?
myopia (noun) means a lack of imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. Also, a condition of the eye in which distant objects appear blurred because their images are focused in front of the retina rather than on it.
How do you use “myopia” in a sentence?
The manager's focus on immediate profits demonstrated a severe lack of long-term vision, ultimately harming the company's future prospects.
What are synonyms of “myopia”?
Words with a similar meaning to myopia include shortsightedness. Opposites include farsightedness.
Is “myopia” a test vocabulary word?
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