Meaning of farsighted in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfɑrˌsaɪdəd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   farsighted

   Definitions

   1. planning prudently for the future

   Examples

   • « large goals that required farsighted policies »
   • « took a long view of the geopolitical issues »

   Synonyms

   • provident

2. Qualitative Adjective

   farsighted

   Definitions

   1. able to see distant objects clearly

   Synonyms

   • eagle-eyed
   • keen-sighted
   • farseeing
   • longsighted
   • hyperopic
   • hypermetropic
   • telescopic

   Antonyms

   • nearsighted
   • myopic