farseeing

• Adjektiv, das eine Person beschreibt, die zukünftige Ereignisse oder Entwicklungen voraussehen kann; weitsichtig und vorausschauend.

An old-fashioned adjective describing someone who is able to anticipate future events or trends; having foresight.

1. Able to see farC1formal

   Capable of seeing to a great distance; having sharp long-distance vision.

   Weitsichtig

   • The farseeing lookout spotted the ship on the horizon.
   • With his farseeing eyes, he could identify birds miles away.
   • The ancient mariners were known for their farseeing abilities.

   Synonymeeagle-eyedhawk-eyedkeen-sightedlongsightedlynx-eyedsharp-eyedsharp-sighted

   Antonymenearsightedshortsighted

2. Prudent and forward-thinkingC1formal

   Planning prudently for the future; showing foresight and wisdom.

   Vorausschauend

   • A farseeing leader invests in education and infrastructure.
   • Her farseeing decisions saved the company from bankruptcy.
   • The farseeing policy addressed long-term environmental challenges.

   Synonymediscerningfarsightedforesightedjudiciousprescientprovidentprudentsagaciousshrewd

   Antonymecarelessimprovidentmyopicshortsightedthoughtless