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Meaning of nearsighted
The primary meaning of the word "nearsighted" refers to a person who has difficulty seeing distant objects clearly.
Etymology of nearsighted
The word "nearsighted" has its roots in the late 16th century, derived from "near" and "sighted", with the meaning of having poor long-distance vision, according to Oxford Languages.
The term "myopia" which is synonymous with nearsighted, comes from the Greek words "μύωπια" (myōpia), meaning "near-sightedness", and "μύωπος" (myōpos), meaning "near-sighted".
Synonyms
myopic
shortsighted
nearsightedness
presbyopic
astigmatic
blind
visionless
dim-sighted
purblind
visually impaired
sightless
amblyopic
anisometropic
hyperopic
emmetropic
asthenopic
strabismic
anisocoric
cyclophoric
esotropic
exotropic
myopia
presbyopia
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "nearsighted" as unable to see distant objects clearly, a condition of the eye where close objects are seen clearly but distant objects appear blurred.
- * It is also known as myopia, a common vision condition in which close objects are seen clearly but distant objects appear blurred.
Usage Examples
- She's nearsighted and needs to wear glasses to drive.
- * As someone who's nearsighted, I have trouble reading signs from a distance.
- * The nearsighted child had difficulty seeing the board in class.
Antonyms
farsighted
hyperopic
long-sighted
presbyopic
emmetropic
normal-sighted
keen-sighted
eagle-eyed
sharp-sighted
clear-sighted
acute
discerning
perceptive
astute
vigilant
attentive
observant
watchful