How to Pronounce "shortsighted"
word
ˈʃɔɹtˈsaɪtɪd
SHORT-SY-tid
ʃˈɔːtsaɪtɪd
SHAWT-SY-tid
Definition
Having difficulty seeing things that are far away, or not considering the long-term results of actions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹtˈsaɪtɪd
British English
ʃˈɔːtsaɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHORT-SY-tid
UK
SHAWT-SY-tid
Listen in Context
He is shortsighted and needs glasses to see the board.
It is shortsighted to spend all your money now and not save for the future.
Many shortsighted decisions cause bigger problems later.
I think it's shortsighted to ignore climate change.