farsighted

[ fahr-sahy-tid, -sahy-tid ]

/ ˈfɑrˈsaɪ tɪd, -ˌsaɪ tɪd /

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adjective

seeing objects at a distance more clearly than those near at hand; hyperopic.

seeing to a great distance.

wise, as in foreseeing future developments: a farsighted statesman.

OTHER WORDS FOR farsighted

3 foresighted, farseeing, prescient, discerning, prudent, perspicacious.

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Origin of farsighted

First recorded in 1635–45; far + sight + -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM farsighted

far·sight·ed·ly, adverbfar·sight·ed·ness, noun

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How to use farsighted in a sentence

So far, all the players seemed to be willing to wait their turn.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races|David Freedlander|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As far as I can tell, this magazine spent as much time making fun of French politicians as it did of Muslims or Islam.
Harry Shearer on The Dangerous Business of Satire|Lloyd Grove|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
How far has Congress really evolved on race when in 50 years it has gone from one black senator to two?
The Unbearable Whiteness of Congress|Dean Obeidallah|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But sources said that the evidence so far is pointing away from an ISIS connection.
U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

I think the response of the French government so far has been pretty appropriate in that regard.
Harry Shearer on The Dangerous Business of Satire|Lloyd Grove|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
However, they were not seen to venture far into the surrounding deciduous forest.
Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula|Erwin E. Klaas
Suddenly, however, he became aware of a small black spot far ahead in the very middle of the unencumbered track.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
In the evening, St. Peter's and its accessories were illuminated—by far the most brilliant spectacle I ever saw.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
Thus far Boston banks have received more benefits from this bank than have the other banks in this district.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills

British Dictionary definitions for farsighted

far-sighted

adjective

possessing prudence and foresight

med of, relating to, or suffering from hyperopia

another word for long-sighted

Derived forms of far-sighted

far-sightedly, adverbfar-sightedness, noun

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