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
  • Carr and Konkoly would wire everyone up with EEG, perform their lucid-dreaming protocol, and let people drift off.
    — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Songs about heartbreak and toxic relationship cycles are precise and lucid, even in their delusions.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of lucid
Adjective
  • The bleakness of those far northern isles, the punishing, incessant wind, the wild beauty of the land and rugged coastline are unforgettably conjured alongside her inner struggle to stay sober.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Provided with hope for the first time since their struggles began and with the support of a tireless counselor (Annette Deao), the brothers work toward a brighter, sober future.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sober
Adjective
  • Global economic instability has created unease at home, and a property crisis coupled with high youth unemployment has convinced some residents that securing a stable job within the government is the best path.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Both males were listed in stable condition, according to Boisvert.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of stable
Adjective
  • The sensor returned to normal after Menon doffed the suit, but NASA took some extra time to make sure there was no serious issue.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Restrictive eating and other disordered eating behaviors can start to feel very normal when your whole algorithm is feeding you back-to-back tips on how to shrink yourself.
    — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • Gorbachev, still consolidating power, was taking a risk by bucking anti-American hawks back in Moscow and standing with Reagan to join him in officially ruling out nuclear war as a rational instrument of policy.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Three functions, each making the rational local decision, and together producing an outcome that would not have been chosen for the enterprise as a whole.
    — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of rational
Adjective
  • What person in their sane mind that’s not a Russian asset would do that?
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • One part sends me to therapy, the other keeps me sane [laughs].
    — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sane
Adjective
  • The Kraken have done a fantastic job accumulating depth and building a balanced system with a priority on skill.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Aim to eat a balanced lunch consisting of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
    — Trista Chan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Clearheaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clearheaded. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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