Synonyms of clear-eyednext
: 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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Veterans have often been some of the harshest (and most clear-eyed) analysts of the military’s shortcomings. Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026 South Florida immigration advocates, while celebrating the victory in court this week, were also clear-eyed about the legal fight ahead, warning that Reyes’ decision is not the end but the beginning, even though the ruling, for now, protects families and local economies. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026 Republicans should be clear-eyed about the political environment heading into the midterms. Fin Daniel Gómez, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026 What Shark has going for it though, is a clear-eyed view into the future. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Feb. 2026.

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