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 U.S. will need to be clear-eyed about the competition and use commercial and diplomatic engagements to continue selling its natural gas abroad.

From Barron's

Paul is clear-eyed about the reality of Friday.

From BBC

So now is a good time to be clear-eyed about possible warning signs and consider what you would do if “get a new job” were thrust onto your list of New Year’s resolutions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, it’s that cities need to be clear-eyed about the possible downsides and the need to limit them through education and regulation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Egypt is self-assured and funny, cocky in a clear-eyed way.

From Los Angeles Times