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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What Shark has going for it though, is a clear-eyed view into the future. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026 The cast is perfection and Wainwright’s sharp writing is, as always, hilarious, clear-eyed and heartbreaking. Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026 At the same time, policymakers must be clear-eyed about the risks. Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 The first episode may culminate in a rollicking dance in lieu of a major battle, but the story shows the same clear-eyed worldview that helped Martin’s universe become a crossover phenomenon. Alison Herman, Variety, 13 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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