long-sighted

[ lawng-sahy-tid, long- ]

adjective

1. farsighted; hypermetropic.
2. having great foresight; foreseeing remote results.

long-sighted

adjective

1. related to or suffering from hyperopia
2. able to see distant objects in focus
3. having foresight

Derived Forms

• ˌlong-ˈsightedness, noun
• ˌlong-ˈsightedly, adverb

Other Words From

• long-sighted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-sighted¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

It was the result of a chain of good decisions—wise, prudent, long-sighted, or, at the least, expedient choices.

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"You are not very wise or long sighted for a diplomatist," Jessie said with a faint smile.

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It will be said, Englishmen are braver, more enterprising and skilful, than other people; more thoughtful and long-sighted.

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The landlord could not see all this so sharply, being confused, and not so long-sighted as Tom.

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Clairfait was, at least, as long-sighted as myself; and nothing could exceed his despondency but his indignation.

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After travelling a few miles I espied a black speck very far away, for I am long-sighted.

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