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单词 farsighted
释义

farsighted

adjective

far·​sight·​ed ˈfär-ˌsī-təd How to pronounce farsighted (audio)
1
a
: seeing or able to see to a great distance
Intuition is sometimes symbolized as an eagle, a farsighted bird which can see a very long distance from a very great height. Frances E. Vaughan
b
: having or showing foresight or good judgment : sagacious
a farsighted leader
a farsighted plan/policy/decision
Farsighted planners hope to use the memory of the flood to open up the river … Nicholas Helburn
2
: able to see distant things better than near ones : affected with farsightedness
farsighted eyes/vision
… offers free screenings and private consultations … for nearsighted and farsighted people who want to find out if they are good candidates for Laser Vision Correction. Sue Petty
farsightedly adverb
… assuring that our pension obligations are fully funded in a long-term effort that was farsightedly proposed … some years ago … Stephen Hudspeth

Synonyms

  • farseeing
  • forehanded
  • foreseeing
  • foresighted
  • forethoughtful
  • forward
  • forward-looking
  • prescient
  • proactive
  • provident
  • visionary
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Example Sentences

plans made by farsighted city leaders farsighted conservationists long ago realized that wilderness areas of breathtaking beauty needed to be protected from future development
Recent Examples on the Web Rose Marcario doesn’t work in the outdoor industry anymore, but her influence hasn’t waned—a testament to her vision and farsighted leadership. Andrew Weaver, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2022 In a situation like that, your real eyes are focusing just fine — the issue is, your view of the world is naturally a little farsighted. Chris Velazco, Washington Post, 20 June 2022 Sadly, one looks in vain for such farsighted and resolute leaders in Western capitals today. WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022 One way to limit pollution is to put a price on it, a point not lost on at least one farsighted industry executive. Andrew Cockburn, Harper’s Magazine , 4 Jan. 2022 These insights enable companies to make farsighted assessments, giving them a strong foundation in their markets. Jon Miller, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021 And her farsighted concept for popular entertainment — coupled with how the industry should produce that entertainment — is an ethos the rest of Hollywood is still catching up to today. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 3 Nov. 2021 Mazor, a farsighted tech genius in his career, stepped back in time when designing his Ashland residence. oregonlive, 2 Oct. 2021 From our vantage, this may sound very farsighted and bold. Mary L. Trump, The New Republic, 12 Aug. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

farsighted

adjective

far·​sight·​ed ˈfär-ˈsī-təd How to pronounce farsighted (audio)
1
: able to see distant things more clearly than near ones
2
: able to judge how something will work out in the future

Medical Definition

farsighted

adjective

far·​sight·​ed ˈfär-ˈsīt-əd How to pronounce farsighted (audio)
1
: seeing or able to see to a great distance
2
: affected with hyperopia

farsighted

adjective

as in foresighted
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future farsighted conservationists long ago realized that wilderness areas of breathtaking beauty needed to be protected from future development

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • foresighted
  • cautious
  • farseeing
  • careful
  • prescient
  • proactive
  • visionary
  • forehanded
  • provident
  • foreseeing
  • forward-looking
  • prudent
  • sagacious
  • wise
  • forward
  • heedful
  • forethoughtful
  • perceptive
  • insightful
  • discerning
  • sage
  • sapient
  • percipient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • myopic
  • shortsighted
  • improvident
  • incautious
  • heedless
  • careless
  • half-cocked
  • half-baked
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