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foresighted

[/fɔːrˈsaɪtɪd/]
adjective
perspicaz
1. having or showing foresight; able to predict future developments and plan accordingly
A foresighted leader anticipates market trends before they become obvious.
Um líder perspicaz antecipa as tendências do mercado antes de se tornarem óbvias.
2. characterized by the ability to see ahead and make prudent judgments about the future
Her foresighted investment strategy proved highly successful over time.
Sua estratégia de investimento perspicaz provou ser altamente bem-sucedida ao longo do tempo.
Synonyms
prescientvisionaryforward-thinkingprudentfarseeingsagacious
Antonyms
shortsightedmyopicimprudentimprovidentreckless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspicaz
most common usage
Brazil
visionário
alternative, emphasizing visionary aspect
Portugal
perspicaz
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
previdente
alternative emphasizing prudence and prevention

Related Idioms & Phrases

have foresight
look ahead
think ahead
crystal ball vision
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