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far-sighted

ADJECTIVE
looking ahead wisely
Synonyms
WEAK
acute canny cautious clairvoyant commonsensical cool-headed discerning judicious levelheaded perceptive politic prescient provident prudent sagacious sage shrewd well-balanced wise
Antonyms
WEAK
incautious rash shortsighted uncareful unthinking unwise

Example Sentences

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"Regarding what Donald Trump claimed, the government should respond with far-sighted and carefully considered diplomatic procedures," Ms Fikrte said.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Ozempic is being likened to what eyeglasses are to near- or far-sighted people.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2023

“I have always sincerely admired his wisdom, his ability to make balanced, far-sighted decisions even in the most difficult situations,” Mr. Putin said in the telegram released by the Kremlin Monday.

From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023

No man who amasses millions can do that without being canny and far-sighted and possessing a strategic ruthlessness that he deployed on the chessboard and at the poker table as well as in the boardroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2023

“I shouldn’t have to go to much trouble to deduce it myself,” said the far-sighted civilian, “based on your friend’s description.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein