1. able to see distant objects clearly but having difficulty focusing on nearby objects
Usage: medical; British English; American English uses ‘farsighted’
2. showing careful consideration of future consequences; having foresight
Usage: figurative

Examples

• She needed reading glasses because she was longsighted.
• The longsighted patient could read road signs easily but struggled with books.
• His longsighted vision made close work difficult without corrective lenses.
• The company’s longsighted approach to investment paid off years later.
• A longsighted leader considers the long-term effects of policy decisions.
• Her longsighted planning helped the family weather the economic downturn.
• The longsighted strategy focused on sustainable growth rather than quick profits.