longsighted

/ˈlɔŋˌsaɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Able to see distant objects clearly but having difficulty focusing on close ones; farsighted.
    • Being longsighted means you can see road signs clearly but struggle with a book.
    • My grandmother is longsighted and needs reading glasses for small print.
    • The eye doctor said I am slightly longsighted and prescribed glasses for reading.
  2. Having or showing good judgment about what will happen in the future; foresighted.
    • A longsighted investor thinks about long-term gains, not quick profits.
    • The mayor's longsighted plan improved the city's infrastructure for decades.
    • Her longsighted decision to save money early helped her retire comfortably.
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