The Opposite(Antonym) of “farseeing”
The antonyms of farseeing are shortsighted and myopic. These antonyms describe a lack of ability to see things clearly or plan for the future.
Explore all Antonyms of “farseeing”
- myopic
- shortsighted
Definitions and Examples of shortsighted, myopic
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
shortsighted
Unable to see things clearly at a distance; lacking foresight or planning for the future.
Example
The company's shortsighted decision to cut costs resulted in long-term losses.
Unable to see things clearly, especially at a distance; lacking imagination or foresight.
Example
His myopic view of the world prevented him from seeing the bigger picture.
Key Differences: shortsighted vs myopic
- 1Shortsighted refers to a physical inability to see things clearly at a distance, while myopic can refer to both a physical and metaphorical inability to see things clearly.
- 2Shortsighted also implies a lack of planning for the future, while myopic implies a lack of imagination or foresight.
Effective Usage of shortsighted, myopic
- 1Business: Use shortsighted to describe decisions that prioritize short-term gains over long-term benefits.
- 2Education: Use myopic to describe narrow-minded thinking or a lack of imagination.
- 3Daily Life: Use these antonyms to describe people who cannot see things clearly or plan for the future.
Remember this!
The antonyms of farseeing are shortsighted and myopic. While shortsighted refers to a physical inability to see things clearly at a distance and a lack of planning for the future, myopic can refer to both a physical and metaphorical inability to see things clearly and a lack of imagination or foresight. Use these words to describe people who cannot see things clearly or plan for the future in various contexts.
