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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Optimism has its place in civic planning, but so do scrutiny, restraint and a clear-eyed look at long-term consequences. Michelle Grau, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026 Our readers — including my neighbors, friends and family — deserve clear-eyed coverage about how the tensions, forces and chaos of politics impact their lives. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026 Today New York is less clear-eyed. Sameer Butt, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026 For her part, Marz remains optimistic about AVA’s potential to help Alaskans access the probate system but is more clear-eyed about AI’s current limits. Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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