longsighted

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longsighted

A longsighted leader plants a tree that will provide shade for future generations.

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.
longsighted

A longsighted leader plants a tree that will provide shade for future generations.

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

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