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31far-sighted — [ US ˈ. ˌ..] adj 1.) far sighted people, ideas, or plans are wise because they show an understanding of what will happen in the future ▪ far sighted investments ▪ a far sighted politician 2.) especially AmE able to see or read things clearly only …
32far-sighted — 1) ADJ GRADED (approval) If you describe someone as far sighted, you admire them because they understand what is likely to happen in the future, and therefore make wise decisions and plans. Haven t far sighted economists been telling us for some… …
33short-sighted — adj 1.) especially BrE unable to see objects clearly unless they are very close American Equivalent: nearsighted ≠ ↑long sighted 2.) not considering the possible effects in the future of something that seems good now used to show disapproval ≠… …
34near-sighted — also nearsighted ADJ GRADED Someone who is near sighted cannot see distant things clearly. [AM; also BRIT, OLD FASHIONED] The girl squinted at the photograph. She seemed to be nearsighted. Syn: short sighted Ant: long sighted …
35far-sighted — UK / US adjective 1) able to imagine what effects an action will have in the future so that you make good decisions far sighted policies 2) American long sighted 1) …
36far-sighted — /ˈfa saɪtəd / (say fah suytuhd) adjective 1. seeing to a great distance. 2. seeing objects at a distance more clearly than those near at hand; long sighted; hypermetropic. 3. foreseeing future results wisely: *And what this damned place needs is… …
37far-sighted — ► ADJECTIVE 1) far seeing. 2) N. Amer. long sighted …
38far-sighted — adjective 1》 far seeing. 2》 N. Amer. long sighted. Derivatives far sightedly adverb far sightedness noun …
39far-sighted — a. 1. Long sighted. 2. Of great foresight, far seeing, penetrating to remote consequences …
40far-sighted — adj 1. long sighted, Ophthalm. hypermetropic, Obs. presbyopic. 2. prescient, foresighted, far seeing, anticipatory; wise, sagacious, shrewd, acute, discerning; sensible, thoughtful, provident, prudent, discreet, judicious, cautious, watchful …
