farsighted

adjective
UK: /ˈfɑːˌsaɪtɪd/
US: /ˈfɑːrˌsaɪtɪd/

  1. Able to see things clearly that are far away but not things that are near.

    1. She is farsighted and needs glasses to read.
    2. Because he was farsighted, distant objects appeared sharper to him than close ones.

  2. Having or showing a clear understanding of the future; wise and able to plan for things to come.

    1. It was a farsighted decision to invest in renewable energy.
    2. The CEO's farsighted leadership secured the company's success for many years.

Synonyms

visionary long-sighted

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "farsighted" in English means: Able to see things clearly that are far away but not things that are near., Having or showing a clear understanding of the future; wise and able to plan for things to come..

The phonetic transcription of "farsighted" is /ˈfɑːˌsaɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˈfɑːrˌsaɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "farsighted": visionary, long-sighted.

Example usage of "farsighted": "She is farsighted and needs glasses to read.". More examples on the page.