Synonyms of clear-eyednext
: clear-sighted
a clear-eyed assessment

Examples of clear-eyed in a Sentence

shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business
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For Restrepo—whose work with Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu has shaped the economics profession’s understanding of automation for more than a decade—the message is not one of despair, but of clear-eyed reckoning. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026 The line is more powerful for its sober, clear-eyed directness. Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026 Pictures From Home occupies an uneasy middle ground, functioning as a clear-eyed documentary and a deeply personal reckoning. Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026 His work bridges politics and culture, offering clear-eyed insight into the forces that shape American life. Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clear-eyed was in 1530

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“Clear-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear-eyed. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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