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Word of the Day : January 28, 2022
myopic \mye-OH-pik\ adjective
What It Means
Myopic means "not able to clearly see objects that are far away." Figuratively, it means "lacking in foresight or discernment" or "narrow in perspective and without concern for broader implications."
// The corrective eye surgery has been approved for myopic patients.
// The mayor's proposal to build a casino to create jobs in the economically distressed city has been criticized as being myopic.
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