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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Mr. Spitz, the author of well-received studies of Bob Dylan, the Beatles and Led Zeppelin, has a clear-eyed view of the band: the business, the spectacle, the collateral damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The Independent's reviewer, Nick Hilton, though, gave the "generation-defining show" four stars, saying it "paints a clear-eyed, unflattering portrait of modern America".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Or maybe Ford was more clear-eyed than that.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
It is important for investors to be clear-eyed about what is going on.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
I have always felt I would make a clear-eyed scientist, on account of it.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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