Word or phrase for someone who does not think far into the future

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I'm looking for a word or phrase for someone who does not think about things far into the future. They may only see what is possible in the immediate future, say a year or so, but they do not consider what could happen in 5 or 10 years.

cbbcbail · Answer

A short-sighted person would be a person who does not see far into the future.

mindfultrails · Answer

I think parochial is a possible word substitute.

parochial
pəˈrəʊkɪəl/
adjective

Having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
"parochial attitudes"
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Germane Jackson · Answer

Short-sighted is probably the best answer, but if you want something more formal, perhaps "improvident": not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.

Word or phrase for someone who does not think far into the future

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