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farsighted

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Farsighted (adjective) means Able to see things at a distance clearly while nearby objects look blurred; hyperopic. The usual American spelling, written without a hyphen. Example: “The optometrist said she is mildly farsighted.”

adjective

Able to see things at a distance clearly while nearby objects look blurred; hyperopic. The usual American spelling, written without a hyphen.

"The optometrist said she is mildly farsighted."

"Farsighted patients often complain of headaches after reading."

Having or showing an ability to anticipate future needs and act on them.

"Farsighted planning left the town with parkland everyone now uses."

How to use farsighted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSees distance well, struggles up close — or thinks ahead well.

When to use it

Neutral; standard American spelling.

Memory tip

The noun is farsightedness; the clinical term is hyperopia.

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Easily confused with

nearsighted → far-sighted → presbyopia →

Common pairings

farsighted patient mildly farsighted farsighted policy

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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The optometrist said she is mildly _____.

Etymology

From far + sighted.

Synonyms

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long-sighted hyperopic far-sighted forward-thinking prescient visionary prudent longsighted presbyopic prospicient foresightful foresighted

Antonyms

nearsighted myopic shortsighted

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Rhymes for farsighted

lighted sighted weighted blighted delighted nearsighted copyrighted highlighted

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Frequently asked questions

Is it farsighted or far-sighted?

Both are correct. American dictionaries list the closed form 'farsighted' first, while British writing tends to keep the hyphen — though British English more often says 'long-sighted' for the eye condition anyway.

What causes farsightedness?

Usually an eyeball that is slightly too short from front to back, or a cornea that is too flat, so light focuses behind the retina instead of on it. It is largely inherited and often present from childhood.

What is the meaning of farsighted?

"farsighted" (adjective) means able to see things at a distance clearly while nearby objects look blurred; hyperopic. The usual American spelling, written without a hyphen.

What is another word for farsighted?

Other words for "farsighted" include long-sighted, hyperopic, far-sighted, longsighted, presbyopic, prospicient.

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