Used in a Sentence

nearsighted

How to use nearsighted in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for nearsighted.

Home Featured words Jump to examples

Editorial note

We live in a much more nearsighted world, in a sense.

Examples7
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

unable to see distant objects clearly

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of nearsighted gathered in one view.

adjective

unable to see distant objects clearly

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for nearsighted.

Example sentences

1

We live in a much more nearsighted world, in a sense.

2

I've been nearsighted all my life, and once you hit 40 years old you stop being able to see things up close.

3

Put me in the opposite camp: I'm young and nearsighted, which means my close vision is very good.

4

Unless one is nearsighted and/or crosseyed, it's easier to focus and converge on a more distant object.

5

I hope the actual investors aren't nearsighted enough to think that kicking Zuck out will make facebook's stock value improve.

6

To anyone who is nearsighted and considering corrective surgery: do it.

Proper noun examples

1

Nearsightedness is partly hereditary; similar to obesity, it can be exacerbated by certain choices, but some people are just bound to be nearsighted.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use nearsighted in a sentence?

We live in a much more nearsighted world, in a sense.

What does nearsighted mean?

unable to see distant objects clearly

What part of speech is nearsighted?

nearsighted is commonly used as adjective.