near-sighted

/ ˌnɪəˈsaɪtɪd /

adjective

1. relating to or suffering from myopia

Derived Forms

• ˌnear-ˈsightedness, noun
• ˌnear-ˈsightedly, adverb

Example Sentences

The rundown, which revealed that Harris is near-sighted and suffers from seasonal allergies, among other minor ailments, is a clear shot at Donald Trump.

From Salon

“These policies are dangerous, near-sighted, and insulting.”

From Washington Times

One of the first examples of baseball’s near-sighted willingness to deface itself in the name of maximum profits came back in 1887, when in an effort to boost attendance for the upcoming season, the joint major-league rules committee decided to allow the batter four strikes instead of three.

From The Guardian

Kara Hayward plays Iris Deerborne, an awkward, near-sighted teen beset by a weak bladder, an alcoholic mother, a taciturn farmer father, and a high school ruled by a mean girl and her adoring sycophants.

From Los Angeles Times

“Yes, but I’m near-sighted,” replied Charlotte.

From Literature