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longsighted Synonyms
Another word for longsighted
Choosing another word for longsighted depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Able to see distant objects clearly while having difficulty focusing on objects that are close.
Usage Example
"Because he had become farsighted with age, he needed reading glasses to examine the small print in the contract."
Strongest
farsighted
hyperopic
hypermetropic
• adjective (Context 2)
Showing wise foresight, prudence, or careful planning for the future.
Usage Example
"The council's farsighted investment in renewable energy infrastructure paid dividends decades later."
Strongest
farsighted
forward-looking
Strong
prescient
provident
visionary
prudent
Opposites of longsighted
The opposite of longsighted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
shortsighted
nearsighted
myopic
improvident
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Longsighted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/longsighted