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Definition of foresighted

foresighted

/ˈfɔːrˌsaɪ.tɪd/
fore · sight · ed
Adverb:foresightedly
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foresighted Lexical Profile

foresighted Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having or showing prudent awareness of and preparation for future possibilities and needs.

Example

"The city council's foresighted investment in renewable energy saved taxpayers millions of dollars over the next decade."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'foresighted' (showing prudent planning for the future) with 'farsighted', which can also mean forward-looking in a figurative sense but serves as the standard clinical term for hyperopia (difficulty seeing nearby objects clearly).

• Nearby Words

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foreshorten
foresight
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foreskin
forest
forest cobra

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'foresight' (from Old English 'fore-', meaning before, and 'sihð', meaning vision) combined with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Foresighted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/foresighted
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