nearsighted

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

adjective

seeing distinctly at a short distance only; myopic.

Origin of nearsighted

First recorded in 1680–90; near + sight + -ed3

OTHER WORDS FROM nearsighted

near·sight·ed·ly, adverb near·sight·ed·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for near-sighted

near-sighted
/ (ˌnɪəˈsaɪtɪd) /

adjective

relating to or suffering from myopia

Derived forms of near-sighted

near-sightedly, adverb near-sightedness, noun

Medical definitions for near-sighted

nearsighted
[ nîrsī′tĭd ]

adj.

Unable to see distant objects clearly; myopic.