clear-eyed

adjective

ˈklir-ˌīd How to pronounce clear-eyed (audio)
Definition of clear-eyednext
as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business

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Recent Examples of clear-eyed His criticisms often feel less grounded in clear-eyed evaluation of the game and more on settling scores. — Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025 As with any Morris documentary, Chaos is clear-eyed and fleet-footed, balancing multiple perspectives and challenging its subjects. — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2025 Marty was a clear-eyed scholar of the violent elements of the human condition. — Eboo Patel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025 And in the age of #MeToo, the film’s clear-eyed portrait of female harassment and empowerment feels thrillingly vital again. — Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-eyed
  1. smart
  2. astute
  3. shrewd
  4. sharp
Adjective
  • Dalman, 26, just reached the end of his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons and is heralded as a smart, steady lineman who can be an asset as a run blocker.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Located near Orlando, Fla., and built by Tavistock Development Company, WHIT harnesses the power of smart technologies to optimize health and well-being at home.
    — Lisa A. Beach, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Pelosi, 84, is serving her 20th term representing her San Francisco district in Congress and is seen by many as one of the most astute and impressive American political leaders in modern times.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Andrews' nuanced design of P.L. Travers' creation is an astute, mellifluous, and delightfully intimidating creature of talent and propriety — and as the world would realize, so, too, was Andrews.
    — EW Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Definition of astute
Adjective
  • These people painted a picture of a shrewd capitalist, making practical calculations to protect his businesses.
    — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Their shrewd negotiators would undoubtedly invoke American precedent to subdivide their political entities.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, Bitcoin continued its sharp decline, falling below $79,000 after trading above $100,000 in December.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • January’s report showed that job openings increased across many major sectors, with the sharpest upticks in industries such as real estate, finance and retail, according to the report.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of sharp

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