Difference between Myopic and Shortsighted

What is the difference between Myopic and Shortsighted?

Myopic as an adjective is nearsighted; unable to see distant objects unaided while Shortsighted as an adjective is near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects.

Myopic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: nearsighted; unable to see distant objects unaided shortsighted; improvident narrow minded

Example sentence: When you're in a band, you're just trying to do whatever you can to keep your band together. You're thinking very inwardly, very myopic.

Shortsighted

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects.

Example sentence: To argue that it is unconstitutional for local law enforcement to be a legitimate partner in immigration enforcement is shortsighted. It is evidence of a lack of commitment to securing our borders and a lack of appreciation for the proper role of the states in supporting federal law enforcement priorities.

We hope you now know whether to use Myopic or Shortsighted in your sentence.

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