myopic
/maɪˈɒpɪk/
Group 10Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight; nearsighted GRE
Example in Context
The company's myopic focus on quarterly earnings blinded management to the long-term shifts that were transforming the entire industry.
Synonyms
short-sightednarrowlimited
Etymology
Refers to closed sight, or nearsightedness, both literally and metaphorically.
- muo (Greek) — to close
- opsis (Greek) — sight
Memory Aid
👓Sounds like “my optic”
When I wear MY OPTIC glasses, I can only see things nearby — I’m MYOPIC!
Visual Association
👁️A person squinting hard at a book right in front of their face, missing everything else.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “myopic” mean on the GRE?
myopic (adjective) means “Lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight; nearsighted”. The company's myopic focus on quarterly earnings blinded management to the long-term shifts that were transforming the entire industry.
How to remember “myopic” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “myopic” sounds like “my optic”. When I wear MY OPTIC glasses, I can only see things nearby — I’m MYOPIC!
What are synonyms for “myopic”?
Common synonyms: short-sighted, narrow, limited.