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- [fahr-see-ing]
- /ˈfɑrˈsi ɪŋ/
- /ˈfɑːˈsiːŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fahr-see-ing]
- /ˈfɑrˈsi ɪŋ/
Definitions of farseeing word
- adjective farseeing having foresight; sagacious; discerning. 1
- adjective farseeing able to see objects distinctly at a great distance: Hawks are farseeing birds. 1
- noun farseeing Having good eyesight; eagle-eyed. 1
- adjective farseeing farsighted (sense 1) farsighted (sense 2) 0
- adjective farseeing Characterized by prudence and foresight. 0
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Origin of farseeing
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; far + see1 + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Farseeing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
farseeing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
farseeing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for farseeing
adj farseeing
- visionary — given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable, or unpractical ideas, views, or schemes: a visionary enthusiast.
- discerning — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
- far-sighted — seeing objects at a distance more clearly than those near at hand; hyperopic.
- fey — British Dialect. doomed; fated to die.
- judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
adjective farseeing
- intuitive — perceiving directly by intuition without rational thought, as a person or the mind.
- psychic — of or relating to the human soul or mind; mental (opposed to physical).
- extrasensory — Of or relating to extrasensory perception.
Antonyms for farseeing
adj farseeing
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unwise — not wise; foolish; imprudent; lacking in good sense or judgment: an unwise choice; an unwise man.
- myopic — Ophthalmology. pertaining to or having myopia; nearsighted.
- nearsighted — seeing distinctly at a short distance only; myopic.
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