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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She is clear-sighted about the scale of the competition as Bangladesh open their campaign against nine-time Asian champions China on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
"He was hugely thoughtful, clear-sighted and with a keen understanding of Labour history," he added in a statement.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2022
Her publisher Picador agreed the objections were "instructive and clear-sighted"; eventually, it withdrew the book from publication.
From Salon • Jul. 30, 2022
Although he remains optimistic that Ukrainian forces can keep the enemy at bay, he is also clear-sighted about his options.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2022
She was too clear-sighted to delude herself with the notion that the doctor was anxious to be a friend of hers.
From A Duel by Marsh, Richard
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