Definition

Adjective: 1. Planning prudently for the future; having foresight. Describes a person, plan, or policy that considers and prepares for future needs and consequences. 2. Capable of seeing distant objects clearly. Describes a visual condition where distant vision is good, but close objects appear blurry (a technical term for hyperopia or farsightedness).

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Foresight):
  • The CEO's longsighted investment in renewable energy secured the company's future.
  • A longsighted approach to urban planning includes creating ample green spaces.
• Adjective (Vision):
  • As she grew older, she became more longsighted and needed reading glasses.
  • The optometrist confirmed he was longsighted, explaining why he struggled to read his phone.

Advanced Usage

• "to be longsighted about something": To show wise consideration for the future regarding a specific issue.
  • The government was praised for being longsighted about the country's infrastructure needs.

Variants and Related Words

• Longsightedness (n): The quality or condition of being longsighted, applicable to both foresight and vision.
  • His longsightedness in business was legendary.
  • The test measured the degree of her longsightedness.
• Farsighted (adj): A direct synonym with identical meanings in both contexts.
• Presbyopic (adj): A more specific medical term for age-related farsightedness.

Synonyms

• Foresighted: Having or showing foresight.
• Prudent: Acting with or showing care for the future.
• Forward-looking: Planning for or anticipating the future.
• Hyperopic: The technical medical term for farsighted vision.

Antonyms

• Shortsighted: Lacking foresight, or having myopia (nearsightedness).
• Myopic: Nearsighted; also used metaphorically for a lack of foresight.
• Improvident: Not providing for the future.

Adjective

1. planning prudently for the future
   • large goals that required farsighted policies
   • took a long view of the geopolitical issues
2. capable of seeing to a great distance