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far-sighted

ADJECTIVE
looking ahead wisely
Synonyms
WEAK
acute canny cautious clairvoyant commonsensical cool-headed discerning judicious levelheaded perceptive politic prescient provident prudent sagacious sage shrewd well-balanced wise
Antonyms
WEAK
incautious rash shortsighted uncareful unthinking unwise

Example Sentences

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Phil’s success can, indeed, be credited to far-sighted, even utopian, artistic and administrative leaders.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

Ozempic is being likened to what eyeglasses are to near- or far-sighted people.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2023

“I have always sincerely admired his wisdom, his ability to make balanced, far-sighted decisions even in the most difficult situations,” Putin said in the telegram released by the Kremlin.

From Washington Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Sunak on Friday praised King Charles for his "far-sighted leadership" on tackling climate change as the monarch hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace for international figures, including U.S. special climate envoy John Kerry.

From Reuters • Nov. 5, 2022

For Anduin, from the bend at the Harlond, so flowed that from the City men could look down it lengthwise for some leagues, and the far-sighted could see any ships that approached.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien