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longsightedness Antonyms

Opposite of longsightedness

Because the opposite of longsightedness 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 refractive condition of the eye in which distant objects are seen clearly, while nearby objects appear blurry; hyperopia.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
shortsightedness
nearsightedness
myopia

• noun (Context 2)

The ability or wisdom to anticipate future developments and plan ahead effectively; foresight.

Usage Example

"The city council's shortsightedness in investing in public transit decades ago prevented severe traffic congestion today."

Strongest
shortsightedness
Strong
improvidence
myopia

Similar words to longsightedness

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

farsightedness
hyperopia
foresight
hypermetropia
forethought
prescience
providence
prudence
See all synonyms of longsightedness

• Nearby Words

longlist
longneck
longsighted
longsightedness
longsword
longtime
longways

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