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farsighted Definition

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

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

farsighted Related Forms
far·sight′·edly adverb far·sight′·ed·ness noun
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.

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.

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