clearheaded

adjective

clear·​head·​ed ˈklir-ˌhe-dəd 

1

: having or showing a clear understanding : perceptive

clearheaded comments

2

: able to think clearly

stay calm and clearheaded

clearheadedly adverb

clearheadedness noun

Synonyms of clearheaded

• lucid
• stable
• normal
• rational
• sane
• balanced

Examples of clearheaded in a Sentence

He remains calm and clearheaded in tense situations.

waited until she was clearheaded to make the decision

Recent Examples on the Web

In approaching the job, Tryfman has a refreshingly clearheaded view of the role. — The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026

On his seventh solo album, the British singer-songwriter pairs a grab bag of styles—synth-pop balladry, deep house, a Rolling Stones cover—with clearheaded lyrical introspection. — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026

Liu returned to skating in late 2024 after two and a half years, with the clearheaded intention to be a performance artist, not a medal-seeking desperado. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026

But while isolated on the water in a return capsule, astronauts need to remain focused and clearheaded. — Taylor Lonner, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for clearheaded

• bareheaded
• beheaded
• embedded
• hardheaded
• homesteaded
• imbedded
• impleaded
• lightheaded
• redheaded
• spearheaded
• unleaded
• bedded

Kids Definition

clearheaded

adjective

clear·​head·​ed -ˈhed-əd 

: able to think clearly