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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On an LP full of spine-tingling performances, the undeniable high point is Hathaway’s take on Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” — a clear-eyed if optimistic portrait of resilience and cultural exchange.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
But the most interesting part of the book is his clear-eyed analysis of why he is drawn to his final step, finding his new spiritual home in Catholicism.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
This "reflects simply a clear-eyed understanding of the threat environment", he said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Parsons is one such clear-eyed observer, able to take an internet phenomenon like liminal spaces and pick apart that fascination, studying what prompts the uncanny allure and transforming his findings into a complete, complex thesis.
From Salon • May 30, 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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