Meaning & use
Myopically
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In a shortsighted or narrow-minded manner, focusing only on immediate concerns without considering the bigger picture.
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The company acted myopically, cutting research funding to boost short-term profits.
He myopically ignored the long-term risks of the deal.
A note on using this word
Derived from 'myopia', the medical term for nearsightedness, extended metaphorically to describe limited perspective.
Words with a similar meaning
shortsightedlynarrowly
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Words with an opposite meaning
farsightedly
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