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longsighted Antonyms

Opposite of longsighted

Because the opposite of longsighted 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)

Able to see distant objects clearly while having difficulty focusing on objects that are close.

Usage Example

"Because he had become shortsighted with age, he needed reading glasses to examine the small print in the contract."

Strongest
shortsighted
nearsighted
myopic

• adjective (Context 2)

Showing wise foresight, prudence, or careful planning for the future.

Usage Example

"The council's shortsighted investment in renewable energy infrastructure paid dividends decades later."

Strongest
shortsighted
myopic
Strong
improvident

Similar words to longsighted

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

farsighted
hypermetropic
forward-looking
hyperopic
provident
prescient
visionary
prudent
See all synonyms of longsighted

• Nearby Words

longitudinally
longlist
longneck
longsighted
longsightedness
longsword
longtime

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