clear-sighted

adjective

clear-sight·​ed ˈklir-ˌsī-təd 

1

: having clear vision

2

: discerning

a clear-sighted appraisal

clear-sightedly adverb

clear-sightedness noun

Synonyms

• astute
• canny
• clear-eyed
• hard-boiled
• hardheaded
• heady
• knowing
• savvy
• sharp
• sharp-witted
• shrewd
• smart

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Kids Definition

clear-sighted

adjective

clear-sight·​ed

ˈkli(ə)r-ˈsīt-əd

1

: having good vision

2

: having a clear understanding