short-termism
short-termism — noun
1. the practice of making decisions based on what is immediately profitable or bene
the practice of making decisions based on what is immediately profitable or beneficial, without thinking about the long-term problems or costs that may result.
The city council's short-termism led them to cut funding for public libraries.
possessive noun + short-termism as subject
Short-termism in the fashion industry has caused serious environmental damage across many countries.
short-termism + in + [domain/industry]
Many business leaders have warned that short-termism is hurting the country's ability to innovate.
Critics argue that short-termism in politics prevents governments from investing in long-term infrastructure.
The company's board was accused of short-termism when it chose quick profits over worker safety.
- short-sightedness
more common in everyday speech; less technical than short-termism
- myopia
formal and often used in academic or business writing; implies a failure to see the bigger picture
- impatience
broader in meaning; focuses on the desire for quick results rather than a systematic planning flaw
- long-termism
the direct opposite; prioritising future outcomes over immediate gains
- foresight
positive connotation; the ability to plan wisely for the future
文法句型
short-termism + in + [domain/industry/field]
short-termism + of + [institution]
accuse of short-termism
criticize short-termism
用法筆記
This uncountable noun is typically used in formal criticism of business, political, or institutional decision-making. It often appears with the prepositions 'in' (e.g. short-termism in government) or 'of' (e.g. the short-termism of the administration). The opposite concept is long-termism.