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longsighted

6.7

Able to think ahead and plan for the future

adjective
/ˈlɔːŋˌsaɪtɪd/

: previsor

His longsighted approach to education helped him develop a curriculum that prepared students for future challenges.

Examples

Being longsighted, she planned her retirement savings well in advance.
The longsighted strategy of the company ensured its success for many years.
"There was gear suspiciously available." "He is remarkably longsighted," I said.

Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

farsighted

vslongsighted

3 4.6

Able to plan well for the future

is about general prudent future planning not only long term focus

foresighted

vslongsighted

1 6.5

To plan ahead to meet future needs and avoid problems

is the same broad concept of careful future planning

prospicient

vslongsighted

Archaic

9.9

To plan carefully for the future

is the general term for prudent future planning and foresight

foresightful

vslongsighted

8.1

Able to think about and plan for the future

focuses on cautious planning rather than specific anticipation

farseeing

vslongsighted

7.5

Able to plan ahead to avoid future problems

is the general skill of prudent planning rather than emphasis on vision

forethoughtful

vslongsighted

Archaic

8.0

Careful when planning ahead to avoid problems

is broader prudence in planning rather than careful event consideration

forehanded

vslongsighted

Archaic

9.1

Prepared for the future by planning or saving

emphasizes thoughtful planning more than already made practical provisions

Antonyms

shortsighted

17 5.2

Not thinking about the future or the later results of actions

How Foresighted

longsighted

6.7

prudent

94 6.2

Surface Forms

longsighted positive

longsighter comparative

longsightest superlative

Morphology

longsighted = long + sighted (transparent) = long + sight + ed

The figurative meaning 'able to see far into the future' is a straightforward metaphorical extension of the literal compound long + sighted, so learners can infer it from the parts.

Etymology

Longsighted comes from long ('far') and sight ('seeing'), so it literally means 'seeing far'. A helpful way to remember the second meaning is to think of 'seeing far' in time: a 'longsighted' person plans ahead and looks out for the future.