Near-sighted


[neer-sahy-tid, -sahy-] /ˈnɪərˌsaɪ tɪd, -ˈsaɪ-/

adjective
1.
seeing distinctly at a short distance only; myopic.
2.
.
/ˌnɪəˈsaɪtɪd/
adjective
1.
relating to or suffering from myopia
adj.

also nearsighted, 1680s, from near + sight. Figurative use from 1856. Related: Nearsightedly; nearsightedness.

nearsighted near·sight·ed (nēr’sī’tĭd)
adj.
Unable to see distant objects clearly; myopic.

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