farsightedness

noun

far·​sight·​ed·​ness ˈfär-ˌsī-təd-nəs 

1

: the quality or state of being farsighted : the ability to anticipate and plan for the future

Here was a man capable of an extraordinary farsightedness and liberality on the international scene.

—John F. Burns

2

: a condition in which visual images come to a focus behind the retina of the eye and vision is better for distant than for near objects : hyperopia

… in June the F.D.A. approved a new procedure … for treatment of mild to moderate farsightedness in people over 40.

—Kenneth Chang

Synonyms of farsightedness

• vision
• providence
• foresight
• foresightedness
• prudence

Examples of farsightedness in a Sentence

thanks to our farsightedness, we had sufficient emergency supplies when the storm knocked out our power

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, bifocals correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness with the same lens. — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025

Given that Morocco tends to present itself as being ahead of other countries in the region, a lack of farsightedness over such a basic issue is highly unusual. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026

Finlandization depends on expectations that the great power will exercise restraint and farsightedness. — Vance Chang, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2010

Presbyopia is a common variant of farsightedness affecting over 128 million people in the US, including the majority of adults over the age of 45. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for farsightedness

• shortsightedness

Kids Definition

farsightedness

noun

far·​sight·​ed·​ness

-ˈsīt-əd-nəs

1

: the condition of having foresight

2

: a visual condition in which a person can see distant things more clearly than near ones

Medical Definition

farsightedness

noun

far·​sight·​ed·​ness

1

: the quality or state of being farsighted

2

: hyperopia