Adolescence /ˌæd

short-sighted /ˌʃɔːtˈsaɪ.tɪd/ /ˌʃɔːrtˈsaɪ.t ̬ɪd/ adjective SIGHT
1. ( US also near-sighted ) describes someone who can only clearly see objects that are close to them
short-sighted /ˌʃɔːtˈsaɪ.tɪd/ /ˌʃɔːrtˈsaɪ.t ̬ɪd/ adjective THOUGHT
2. disapproving not thinking enough about how an action will affect the future
It's very short-sighted of the government not to invest in technological research.
nearsighted /ˌnɪəˈsaɪ.tɪd/ /ˌnɪrˈsaɪ.t ̬ɪd/ adjective US ( UK short-sighted )
Someone who is nearsighted cannot see objects clearly when they are far away.
staggering /ˈstæg. ə r.ɪŋ/ /-ɚ-/ adjective
very shocking and surprising
It costs a staggering $50 000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.