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clear-headed

British  

adjective

  1. mentally alert; sensible; judicious

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

I know a compliment when I hear it, but I was reluctant to accept as I was just beginning to feel clear-headed again.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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