far-sighted

far-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 time now that in the future we will work less, not more?...

The White House has welcomed the Chinese decision and described it as a far-sighted, significant step.

2) ADJ-GRADED Far-sighted people cannot see things clearly that are close to them, and therefore need to wear glasses. [AM]
Ant:
(in BRIT, usually use long-sighted)

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