far-sighted

far-sighted

A far-sighted leader plans for the future of the city.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Long-sightedness: "far-sighted" describes a person who can see objects clearly at a distance but has difficulty focusing on things that are close. This is a medical condition related to the eye's lens.
    • Visionary or prudent: "far-sighted" also describes someone who is able to anticipate future needs or consequences and plan accordingly, showing good judgment about the long term.
Usage Examples

  • Medical sense:

    • My grandmother is far-sighted and needs reading glasses for close work. (She sees well at a distance but poorly up close.)

  • Figurative sense:

    • The far-sighted leader invested in renewable energy decades ago. (The leader showed wise, long-term planning.)
Advanced Usage

  • "far-sighted policy": a strategy that considers long-term outcomes.

    • The company's far-sighted policy on employee training led to high retention. (The policy looked ahead to future benefits.)

  • "far-sighted decision": a choice made with an understanding of its future impact.

    • Buying the land was a far-sighted decision that paid off handsomely. (The decision was wise for the future.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Farsightedness (noun): the quality of being far-sighted, either medically or figuratively.

    • His farsightedness in business made him a successful entrepreneur. (His ability to plan ahead.)

  • Far-sightedly (adverb): in a far-sighted manner.

    • She far-sightedly saved money for her children's education. (She acted with future planning.)
Synonyms

  • Long-sighted: a synonym for the medical condition, often used interchangeably.

    • He is long-sighted and needs glasses for reading. (Same as far-sighted in the eye sense.)

  • Prescient: knowing or seeming to know what will happen in the future; a synonym for the figurative sense.

    • Her prescient warning saved the company from bankruptcy. (She foresaw the danger.)
Related Idioms

  • "Look to the future": to think about or plan for what will happen later.

    • A far-sighted person always looks to the future, not just the present. (They focus on long-term goals.)

  • "Plan ahead": to make arrangements for future events.

    • Far-sighted leaders plan ahead for potential crises. (They prepare in advance.)