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farsightedness Antonyms

Opposite of farsightedness

Because the opposite of farsightedness 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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• noun (Context 1)

A common vision condition in which distant objects are seen clearly, while nearby objects appear blurry; hyperopia.

Usage Example

"The optometrist prescribed reading glasses to correct her mild nearsightedness."

Strongest
nearsightedness
shortsightedness
myopia

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of showing wise foresight, prudence, and sound judgment in planning for the future.

Usage Example

"The city council's shortsightedness in preserving green spaces decades ago continues to benefit residents today."

Strongest
shortsightedness
improvidence
Strong
myopia
imprudence

Similar words to farsightedness

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

hyperopia
longsightedness
foresight
hypermetropia
forethought
providence
prescience
vision
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• Nearby Words

farseeing
farside
farsighted
farsightedness
fart
farthing
fascinate

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