myopic

[ mahy-op-ik, -oh-pik ]
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adjective
  1. Ophthalmology. pertaining to or having myopia; nearsighted.

  2. unable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted.

  1. lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded.

Origin of myopic

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; myop(ia) + -ic

Other words from myopic

  • my·op·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·my·op·ic, adjective
  • non·my·op·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • un·my·op·ic, adjective

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How to use myopic in a sentence

  • The great head swung low, close to the floor, the single eye stared myopically.

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