adjective
- able to see distant objects clearly but having difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly
- having good judgment about what will be needed or what will happen in the future; showing wise planning
Usage: medical/vision
Examples
- She needs reading glasses because she is farsighted.
- The farsighted investor bought property before the area developed.
- His farsighted planning helped the company avoid financial problems.
- Many older adults become farsighted and need bifocals.
- The mayor’s farsighted policies prepared the city for population growth.
- Being farsighted, he could see the mountains clearly but struggled to read the menu.