clear-eyed

adjective

ˈklir-ˌīd 

: clear-sighted

a clear-eyed assessment

Synonyms of clear-eyed

• smart
• astute
• shrewd
• sharp

Examples of clear-eyed in a Sentence

shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business

Recent Examples on the Web

Those involved in the effort say that Connecticut is up to the challenge, adding that officials are clear-eyed about the complexity of the task. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

No warrior strove harder than clear-eyed Nolan, who daily tackled the wrath of the studio gods. — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

Vance wasn’t blindsided by the return to hostilities; one Vance ally noted that the vice president has always been clear-eyed about the challenge of trying to come to an agreement with the Iranian government. — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

Whitaker highlighted Germany, Poland, the Baltic countries, and Denmark as clear-eyed about how to address security challenges. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clear-eyed

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide