farsighted
farsighted
Definition
far·sighted (-sīt′id; also, esp. for 2, -sīt′əd)
adjective
- capable of seeing far
- having or showing prudent judgment and foresight
- having better vision for distant objects than for near ones; hyperopic
far′·sight′·edly adverb
far′·sight′·ed·ness noun
farsighted
Synonyms
farsighted
modif.
Seeing better at a distance
hyperopic, hypermetropic, presbyopic, longsighted, seeing to a great distance. Sagacious
farseeing, provident, perceptive, sagacious; see judicious.
farsighted
Usage Examples
Infinitive complement
- see: I am sufficiently farsighted to see that it could well happen to me too.
Modifies a noun
- people: From far to clear Farsighted people can redirect the energy inward by giving themselves the same consideration they give others.
- decision: Whilst this development could have been to the detriment of the local wild life the farsighted decision was made to create a River Walk.
- policy: In response to such concerns, CASE introduced a farsighted openness policy.
- organization: It will also enhance our reputation as a dynamic, farsighted organization in which staff can progress and grow.
- statesman: He spontaneously voiced many of his innermost political thoughts and concerns as an eminent and farsighted statesman.
