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farsighted definition

far·sighted (-sīt′id; also, esp. for 2, -sīt′əd)

adjective

  1. capable of seeing far
  2. having or showing prudent judgment and foresight
  3. having better vision for distant objects than for near ones; hyperopic

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farsighted Synonyms

farsighted

modif.

  1. Seeing better at a distance

    hyperopic, hypermetropic, presbyopic, longsighted, seeing to a great distance.

  2. Sagacious

    farseeing, provident, perceptive, sagacious; see judicious.


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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.
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