: clear-sighted
a clear-eyed assessment

Examples of clear-eyed in a Sentence

shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business
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His clever and clear-eyed tenant and housemate, Viva Morales, is constantly thwarting his schemes. Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025 Why Mezcal Is Positioned for Continued Growth Despite mezcal’s growing visibility, Saldaña is clear-eyed about its relative size compared to other spirits. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025 The clear-eyed math that drives my Tesla research leads me to the inescapable conclusion that TSLA is worth less than $50/share or 80%+ below the current price. David Trainer, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Having a plan of action may take the bite out of your resentment, thereby making space for a clear-eyed conversation with your husband. R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clear-eyed was in 1530

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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear-eyed. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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