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clear-eyed

[ kleer-ahyd ]

adjective

  1. having clear eyes.
  2. mentally acute or perceptive; realistic; clear-sighted:

    a clear-eyed appraisal.



clear-eyed

adjective

  1. discerning; perceptive
  2. having clear eyes or sharp vision
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of clear-eyed1

First recorded in 1520–30
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Example Sentences

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The good news is that Trump himself is clear-eyed on matters pertaining to Iran.

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Her conundrum has lately been making me think about Daniel Shapiro's fascinating book, "Negotiating the Nonnegotiable," and his clear-eyed examination of the roles of tribalism and identity in accelerating conflict — and in ameliorating it.

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Francis was clear-eyed about his health and its effect on his ability to carry out papal duties.

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But think about it like this: You want to be in the most clear-eyed, grounded headspace possible when taking any action around your finances, right?

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She called for a "clear-eyed" approach to what China wants from Britain, saying "it's not just fluffy, friendly relationships".

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