far-sighted

British  

adjective

1. possessing prudence and foresight

2. med of, relating to, or suffering from hyperopia

3. another word for long-sighted

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Other Word Forms

• far-sightedly adverb
• far-sightedness noun

Example Sentences

This was a far-sighted strategy, according to Prof Keyu Jin of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: "It's the longer-term strategic thinking that China has always had, and I'd argue that many other countries also should have."

From BBC

That could prove far-sighted of Sir Rod if the current speculation is correct.

From BBC

"Because of the experience of what followed in 1933, far-sighted individuals rebuilt and transformed the institutions of international law, as well as internal constitutional law."

From BBC

Phil’s success can, indeed, be credited to far-sighted, even utopian, artistic and administrative leaders.

From Los Angeles Times

“It provides significant physical evidence of the far-sighted political strategic thinking and mighty military and national defence forces of central empires in ancient China, and is an outstanding example of the superb military architecture, technology and art of ancient China,” the citation says.

From Seattle Times