nearsighted

[ neer-sahy-tid, -sahy- ]

adjective

1. seeing distinctly at a short distance only; myopic.
2. shortsighted.

Other Words From

• nearsighted·ly adverb
• nearsighted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nearsighted¹

First recorded in 1680–90; near + sight + -ed ³

Example Sentences

And when he grew up and he was a stutterer and he was nearsighted and then when he went to Stanford, they called him Urkel.

From Salon

With a nearsighted squint, he scanned the bazaar.

From Literature

If the eye grows too long, it becomes myopic or nearsighted.

From Science Daily

“The fastest eye growth is actually just before you become nearsighted,” Walline says.

From National Geographic

He said, "You're extremely nearsighted and that means you are at more risk of having a detached retina, and if that happens, we want to catch it right away because it can affect your vision."

From Salon