clear-eyed

[ kleer-ahyd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

having clear eyes.
mentally acute or perceptive; realistic; clear-sighted:
a clear-eyed appraisal.

clear-eyed

adjective

discerning; perceptive
having clear eyes or sharp vision

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Word History and Origins

Origin of clear-eyed¹

First recorded in 1520–30

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Example Sentences

Trump, aided by right wing media, may be able to convince his base, but the rest of the world is clear-eyed.

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But the opposition is awake and clear-eyed about what they are doing to our country and they aren't going to take it lying down.

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This generation approaches the concept of work with a clear-eyed understanding that preventing burnout is key to maintaining stamina for a longer, more dynamic career.

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Now, she is clear-eyed that the wildfire recovery will take up much of her time and attention for her two-year tenure in Congress.

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So, clear-eyed about these risks, of course, I worry.

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