clear-sighted

adjective

clear-sight·​ed ˈklir-ˌsī-təd How to pronounce clear-sighted (audio)
1
: having clear vision
2
: discerning
a clear-sighted appraisal
clear-sightedly adverb
clear-sightedness noun

Examples of clear-sighted in a Sentence

a clear-sighted businessman who doesn't let sentimentality or compassion affect his decisions a clear-sighted person could see for almost 20 miles from the observatory
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Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller, known for his clear-sighted navigation through geopolitical uncertainty, suggested last week in an interview with Bloomberg that market insiders are banking on a Trump win. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2024 The song itself is lyrically complex and clear-sighted in its treatment of the touchy subject of addiction. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 11 Sep. 2024 Jones’ role appears almost marginal at first, but the character grows in stature and forcefulness as the clear-sighted Erzsébet — lonely, unwelcomed and toiling away at a job that’s beneath her — makes a damning assessment of America and their place in it while her husband cracks under pressure. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024 Moreover, the show explains how Jane’s privileged upbringing has failed to give her a diverse and clear-sighted perspective. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 June 2024 Compulsively readable, wildly entertaining, and filled with sharp social insight, The List is a piercing and dazzlingly clear-sighted debut about secrets, lies, and the internet. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of clear-sighted was in 1586

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Cite this Entry

“Clear-sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear-sighted. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

clear-sighted

adjective
clear-sight·​ed
ˈkli(ə)r-ˈsīt-əd
1
: having good vision
2
: having a clear understanding
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