clear-sighted
Americanadjective
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having clear or sharp eyesight.
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having or marked by keen perception or sound judgment.
a clear-sighted, analytical approach.
adjective
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involving accurate perception or judgment
a clear-sighted compromise
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having clear vision
Other Word Forms
- clear-sightedly adverb
- clear-sightedness noun
Etymology
Origin of clear-sighted
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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Prof Naomi Fulop, of the Covid 19 Bereaved Families for Justice, said the report was “hard-hitting and clear-sighted” and urged the government to adopt the recommendations.
From BBC
Zelensky seems pretty much as he appears, and like a lot of actors he has a clear-sighted appreciation of himself and the limits of his abilities.
From BBC
"He was hugely thoughtful, clear-sighted and with a keen understanding of Labour history," he added in a statement.
From BBC
Her publisher Picador agreed the objections were "instructive and clear-sighted"; eventually, it withdrew the book from publication.
From Salon
Although he remains optimistic that Ukrainian forces can keep the enemy at bay, he is also clear-sighted about his options.
From Seattle Times
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