long-sighted

adjective
UK: /ˌlɒŋˈsaɪtɪd/
US: /ˌlɔːŋˈsaɪtɪd/

  1. Unable to see things clearly when they are near you.

    1. He is long-sighted and needs glasses for reading.
    2. As you get older, you often become long-sighted and need reading glasses.

  2. Thinking about what will happen in the future; planning for the future.

    1. It was a long-sighted decision to invest in renewable energy.
    2. The company's long-sighted approach to sustainability has made them an industry leader.

Synonyms

farsighted visionary prudent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "long-sighted" in English means: Unable to see things clearly when they are near you., Thinking about what will happen in the future; planning for the future..

The phonetic transcription of "long-sighted" is /ˌlɒŋˈsaɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˌlɔːŋˈsaɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "long-sighted": "He is long-sighted and needs glasses for reading.". More examples on the page.