CLEAR-EYED Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

clear-eyed

adjective

ˈklir-ˌīd

Definition of clear-eyed

as in smart

having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business

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Recent Examples of clear-eyed No warrior strove harder than clear-eyed Nolan, who daily tackled the wrath of the studio gods. — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 16 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 Thus, the program’s aim is to help form future officials, diplomats, and intelligence officers who will need to have a clear-eyed grasp of the menacing neighbor that shares more than 1,200 miles of border with Ukraine. — Howard Lafranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 27 June 2026 Techamuanvivit’s co-author, Andrea Nguyen, is one of the States’ premier cookbook authors, a guarantee that this book’s recipes will be clear-eyed and executable. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed

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Adjective

Gameplay sees major defensive overhauls, smarter linebackers, and complex pre-snap options, creating a deeper, more challenging experience.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
If Vuskovic grows into a Premier League regular and leader at Brighton, that club-record fee will turn into a smart piece of business.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

The astute reader may have noticed that these soft skills, while presented as central to future leadership, as not exactly new.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
But certain guessers are surprisingly astute in ways that are mesmerizing to watch and occasionally informative.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026

Definition of astute

Adjective

Through the process, the girls not only become shrewd salespeople but gain confidence and sometimes even stand up to better the rights of their troops.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
With their postseason odds still well below 50 percent, opting to replenish a shallow farm system might have been the shrewdest move.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of shrewd

Adjective

Yarmosky looks to have a go-to outfit formula, too, keeping things low-key and sharp with tailored pants and simple knits.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026
That reshuffle opened the door for Amad, who shone on the right with a bustling performance, unsettling PSG with his sharp dribbling and laying on an assist for Mbeumo.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

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clearheaded

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