clearheaded

adjective

ˈklir-ˌhe-dəd How to pronounce clearheaded (audio)
Definition of clearheadednext
1
as in lucid
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions waited until she was clearheaded to make the decision

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2
as in sober
not having one's mind affected by alcohol woke up clearheaded and alert the next morning

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Recent Examples of clearheaded Such detachment was meant to allow for accurate diagnoses and clearheaded decision-making. — Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025 In just 60 seconds, most people feel calmer, more clearheaded and more energized. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025 The extremely clearheaded way Pistorius describes an experience that, thankfully, almost none of us will ever go through is what lends so much power to Ghost Boy’s narrative. — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025 Delta 8 has a lower psychotropic potency than delta-nine and produces more clearheaded effects. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022 See All Example Sentences for clearheaded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clearheaded
  1. lucid
  2. sober
  3. stable
  4. normal
  5. rational
  6. sane
  7. balanced
Adjective
  • And there was the part of her that was more lucid, drawing her back to the entrance of the maze, trying to piece together the message that was being transmitted.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • But someone was lucid enough to tie the knot that secured her to the mountain.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of lucid
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  • Lawmakers have introduced bills to strengthen prevention programs, improve behavioral health services, regulate sober living environments and give local governments additional tools to respond to homelessness.
    — Ray Bramson, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
  • Dylan Sprayberry is opening up about turning to Scientology after becoming sober at 23.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
Definition of sober
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  • For a stable, repo-local script, that critique holds, and wrapping every small command in a gateway adds surface area no one needs.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The four children and three adult victims are in stable condition, Tisch said.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of stable
Adjective
  • The oil flow out of the Strait of Hormuz is by no means back to normal.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The physical and mental effort that Bellingham has put himself through at this tournament is not normal.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of normal
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  • While shocking, the Australian Space Agency said there’s a completely rational, albeit cosmic, explanation.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • But for now, the decline of reading seems to be ushering in a less rational, analytical, and sophisticated mode of thinking.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • Once a verdict is delivered in the case before Yolo Superior Court Judge Samuel McAdam, the trial shifts to a second phase to determine whether Dominguez was sane at the time of the crimes.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The fireworks sold by them are safe, sane and given a green light by the state fire marshal.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of sane
Adjective
  • Compared to stock configurations, trucks equipped with side steps often appear more complete, balanced, and premium.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Who Should Avoid or Limit Fruit Most people will be able to comfortably eat a variety of fruits as part of a balanced diet.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026
Definition of balanced

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“Clearheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearheaded. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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