clear-eyed

American  

[kleer-ahyd] / ˈklɪərˌaɪd /

adjective

1. having clear eyes.

2. mentally acute or perceptive; realistic; clear-sighted.

   a clear-eyed appraisal.

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clear-eyed British  

adjective

1. discerning; perceptive

2. having clear eyes or sharp vision

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Etymology

Origin of clear-eyed

First recorded in 1520–30

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Example Sentences

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clear-eyed

In an era of parasocial pop stardom, the radical honesty of Cyrus’ approach — her clear-eyed appraisal of the relationship that binds an idol and her audience — was kind of a thrill to behold.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

This is not to say there’s skulduggery afoot, just a massive hole in an otherwise clear-eyed and affecting documentary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

The local government secretary also told the BBC she wanted to be "clear-eyed" about what the planned shake-up in 16 areas of England was likely to achieve.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

“For somebody who has a clear-eyed picture of the benefits and limits of AI, I think there is a lot of demand for that kind of skillset.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026

He looked at Penelope with the same clear-eyed gaze as Alexander Incorrigible, though his eyes shone.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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