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nearsighted

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near·sight·ed  (nîrstd)
adj.
Unable to see distant objects clearly; myopic.
nearsighted·ly adv.
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Adj.1.nearsighted - unable to see distant objects clearly
myopic, shortsighted
farsighted, presbyopic - able to see distant objects clearly
nearsighted near-sighted
adjective short-sighted, myopic She was so nearsighted she didn't even see the sign.


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Porter turned in the direction indicated by the nearsighted Mr.
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Have the goodness to draw your chair a little nearer, and let me look at you,' said Mrs Wititterly; 'I am so very nearsighted that I can't quite discern your features.
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