shortsightedness
Definitions
Noun
- (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
- A lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
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As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "shortsightedness".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | shortsightedness | 4 | 1 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "shortsightedness".
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Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "shortsightedness".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | brightness | 2 | 18 |
| 2 | righteousness | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | shortsighted | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | forthrightness | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | rightness | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | shortness | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | hoarseness | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | straightens | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | highness | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | short-sighted | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | farsightedness | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | nearsightedness | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | tightness | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | shrewdness | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | tightens | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | spotlighted | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | shortens | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | poor-spiritedness | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | high-spiritedness | 5 | 0 |
| 20 | lightheadedness | 4 | 0 |
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 2
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 0
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Markazi: Shortsightedness by billionaires haunts Chargers' old San Diego home
Dec 28, 2019 Los Angeles Times
Dec 28, 2019 Los Angeles Times
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Nov 14, 2021 The Guardian
Nov 14, 2021 The Guardian