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- [fahr-sahy-tid, -sahy-tid]
- /ˈfɑrˈsaɪ tɪd, -ˌsaɪ tɪd/
- /ˈfɑrˌsɑɪ·t̬ɪd/
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- [fahr-sahy-tid, -sahy-tid]
- /ˈfɑrˈsaɪ tɪd, -ˌsaɪ tɪd/
Definitions of farsighted word
- adjective farsighted seeing objects at a distance more clearly than those near at hand; hyperopic. 1
- adjective farsighted seeing to a great distance. 1
- adjective farsighted wise, as in foreseeing future developments: a farsighted statesman. 1
- noun farsighted Unable to see things clearly, especially if they are relatively close to the eyes, owing to the focusing of rays of light by the eye at a point behind the retina; hyperopic. 1
- adjective farsighted If you describe someone as farsighted, you admire them because they understand what is likely to happen in the future, and therefore make wise decisions and plans. 0
- adjective farsighted Farsighted people cannot see things clearly that are close to them, and therefore need to wear glasses. 0
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Origin of farsighted
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; far + sight + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Farsighted
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preposition
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farsighted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for farsighted
adj farsighted
- levelheaded — having common sense and sound judgment; sensible.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- shrewd — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
- prescient — having prescience, or knowledge of things or events before they exist or happen; having foresight: The prescient economist was one of the few to see the financial collapse coming.
- canny — A canny person is clever and able to think quickly. You can also describe a person's behaviour as canny.
adjective farsighted
- prophetic — of or relating to a prophet: prophetic inspiration.
- visionary — given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable, or unpractical ideas, views, or schemes: a visionary enthusiast.
- farseeing — having foresight; sagacious; discerning.
- perceptive — having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition: a perceptive analysis of the problems involved.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
Antonyms for farsighted
adj farsighted
- 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.
adjective farsighted
- short-sighted — unable to see far; nearsighted; myopic.
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