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shortsighted Antonyms

Opposite of shortsighted

Because the opposite of shortsighted shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking imagination, foresight, or consideration for long-term consequences.

Usage Example

"Cutting the research budget to save money this quarter is a remarkably farsighted decision."

Strongest
farsighted
foresighted
forward-looking
Strong
prudent
visionary
prescient

• adjective (Context 2)

Unable to see distant objects clearly; affected by myopia.

Usage Example

"Because he is quite farsighted, he always wears glasses when driving or watching a film."

Strongest
farsighted
long-sighted
hyperopic

Similar words to shortsighted

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

nearsighted
myopic
improvident
imprudent
narrow-minded
unthinking
See all synonyms of shortsighted

• Nearby Words

shortly
shortness
shorts
shortsighted
shortsightedly
shortsightedness
shortsword

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