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Definition of far-sighted adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

far-sighted

adjective
 
/ˌfɑː ˈsaɪtɪd/
 
/ˌfɑːr ˈsaɪtɪd/
(US English farsighted)
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  1. having or showing an understanding of the effects in the future of actions that you take now, and being able to plan for them
    • the most far-sighted of politicians
    • a far-sighted decision
  2. (North American English)
    (British English long-sighted)
    [not usually before noun] not able to see things that are close to you clearly

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