1. a refractive condition of the eye in which light rays focus behind the retina, making distant objects appear clearer than near objects; hyperopia
Usage: medical/optical term; also called farsightedness in American English
2. the quality of thinking ahead and planning for the future; foresight
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The optometrist diagnosed her with longsightedness after she complained about difficulty reading small print.
• Children with longsightedness may struggle to see the board clearly in school.
• Corrective lenses can help people with longsightedness focus on nearby objects.
• The company's longsightedness in investing in renewable energy paid off over time.
• His longsightedness allowed him to anticipate market trends before his competitors.
• The government's lack of longsightedness led to poor infrastructure planning.