: 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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Some movies aren't tied to true events but embody the American spirit nonetheless, like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) in its clear-eyed idealism or Independence Day's (1996) rah-rah patriotism. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025 Situational leadership depends on a clear-eyed assessment of what’s truly needed. Antonio Garrido, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 Butler’s science fiction bored deeper into the cruelties and contradictions of America, and were always clear-eyed about our evils, our violent habits, and the small embers of hope in our ingenuity and resilience. Literary Hub july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025 But at the other end, there was always a sense that another gear could be reached, even with Cole Palmer continuing to look less than his cool, clear-eyed best within sight of the net. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2025.

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