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farsighted Antonyms

Opposite of farsighted

Because the opposite of farsighted shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing wise, prudent judgment and imagination by planning ahead and anticipating future needs or developments.

Usage Example

"The city council made a shortsighted decision by investing in public transit infrastructure decades before the population boom."

Strongest
shortsighted
myopic
Strong
improvident
unwary

• adjective (Context 2)

Able to see distant objects clearly while close objects appear blurry, due to light rays focusing behind the retina.

Usage Example

"Because he is nearsighted, he can easily read highway signs from a distance but needs reading glasses for books."

Strongest
nearsighted
shortsighted
myopic

Similar words to farsighted

Words similar to farsighted shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

long-sighted
hyperopic
forward-looking
hypermetropic
prescient
visionary
provident
foreseeing
See all synonyms of farsighted

• Nearby Words

farmtown
farseeing
farside
farsighted
farsightedness
fart
farthing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Farsighted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/farsighted
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