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

Example Sentences

The mix of clear-eyed realism with a dreamer’s optimism might be Brooks’ ultimate trick, the bedrock of his mixed-up style of sincere, bittersweet and funny: comedies with a heavy heart.

From Los Angeles Times

But Wallace was clear-eyed about the shortcomings of his age.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the risk of war, Huang is clear-eyed about the coastguard's role in defending Taiwan's "sovereignty and jurisdiction" over the waters.

From Barron's

But rather than a false and patronizing philosemitism, Christian empathy for the Jewish people is leavened with a clear-eyed assessment of U.S. security interests and the geopolitics of the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The business leaders I speak to are clear-eyed on both the immense opportunity that AI development represents and the critical importance of safety, reliability, and public trust.”

From The Wall Street Journal