Myopic

my-OH-pik (/maɪˈɒpɪk/)

shortsighted in view or judgement.

“The centuries of delay now feel myopic, a reminder of how fear can outgrow the threat itself.”

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the act of giving up or letting go of something; self-denial.

a soft, gentle breeze.

sharp and forthright in tone or temper; tasting sour or bitter.

the redirection of an instinctual impulse into a socially acceptable or productive activity; also a phase change.

a decorative curl or twist, especially in handwriting or design.

relating to the mind or intellect; based on pure thought.