clear-eyed

[ kleer-ahyd ]

adjective

1. having clear eyes.
2. mentally acute or perceptive; realistic; clear-sighted:

   a clear-eyed appraisal.

clear-eyed

adjective

1. discerning; perceptive
2. having clear eyes or sharp vision

Word History and Origins

Origin of clear-eyed¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

To the extent that it’s sentimental, it’s also clear-eyed, genuine and conceptually rigorous.

From Los Angeles Times

“Members of immigrant rights organizations are completely clear-eyed about the fact that what is coming toward us is cruelty and manufactured pain for political outcomes.”

From Los Angeles Times

But “Martha” is also clear-eyed about the way that Stewart’s gender made her a target for scrutiny that men in comparable positions rarely, if ever, face.

From Los Angeles Times

While living through this pain and dark moment in history, we must be clear-eyed about the choice in front of us.

From Salon

"Perhaps the best way to see how it really went is through the eyes of a more objective observer, a fair and balanced organization that will give you a clear-eyed perspective."

From Salon