clear-sighted
Americanadjective
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having clear or sharp eyesight.
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having or marked by keen perception or sound judgment.
a clear-sighted, analytical approach.
adjective
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involving accurate perception or judgment
a clear-sighted compromise
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having clear vision
Other Word Forms
- clear-sightedly adverb
- clear-sightedness noun
Etymology
Origin of clear-sighted
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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She is clear-sighted about the scale of the competition as Bangladesh open their campaign against nine-time Asian champions China on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Zelensky seems pretty much as he appears, and like a lot of actors he has a clear-sighted appreciation of himself and the limits of his abilities.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2022
Her publisher Picador agreed the objections were "instructive and clear-sighted"; eventually, it withdrew the book from publication.
From Salon • Jul. 30, 2022
Although he remains optimistic that Ukrainian forces can keep the enemy at bay, he is also clear-sighted about his options.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2022
Perhaps," replied Lady Hastings, speaking with a clear-sighted wisdom which she seldom evinced, "perhaps because she knew that the most terrible blows are those which are aimed at us through those we love.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various
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