clear-eyed
Americanadjective
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having clear eyes.
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mentally acute or perceptive; realistic; clear-sighted.
a clear-eyed appraisal.
adjective
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discerning; perceptive
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having clear eyes or sharp vision
Etymology
Origin of clear-eyed
First recorded in 1520–30
Example Sentences
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In “The Vanishing Family,” the siblings’ story is mostly told from the clear-eyed perspective of Barb, the youngest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 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
But actually doing something about the problem itself will require clear-eyed conversations about how we got here.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
She is the most clear-eyed character and also the most human.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 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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