clear-headed
Britishadjective
Other Word Forms
- clear-headedly adverb
- clear-headedness noun
Example Sentences
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He seems fairly clear-headed about his tenuous grasp on life, but Numa nonetheless encourages him to keep the faith.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2024
"We are left with the impression of a clear-headed young woman who did not lack for courage," Dr Marsden said.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2024
"Our paper explains why and how building cooperative governance at the global scale is different, and helps researchers and policymakers be more clear-headed about how to work toward global solutions," says Waring.
From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2024
Waves might come at different times, making it impossible to be clear-headed or productive during working hours.
From Reuters • May 19, 2022
Between the life jackets, partially, as if through some leaves, I had my first, unambiguous, clear-headed glimpse of Richard Parker.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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