clear-sighted

adjective

ˈklir-ˌsī-təd How to pronounce clear-sighted (audio)
Definition of clear-sightednext
1
as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment a clear-sighted businessman who doesn't let sentimentality or compassion affect his decisions

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2
as in watchful
having unusually keen vision a clear-sighted person could see for almost 20 miles from the observatory

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Recent Examples of clear-sighted The clear-sighted Kanye of 2005 and 2009 has been replaced by a guy who claims people are hiring out replacement children just to mess with him. — Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025 Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller, known for his clear-sighted navigation through geopolitical uncertainty, suggested last week in an interview with Bloomberg that market insiders are banking on a Trump win. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2024 The song itself is lyrically complex and clear-sighted in its treatment of the touchy subject of addiction. — Spin Contributor, SPIN, 11 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-sighted
  1. smart
  2. watchful
  3. astute
  4. shrewd
  5. observant
  6. sharp-eyed
Adjective
  • Dalman, 26, just reached the end of his rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons and is heralded as a smart, steady lineman who can be an asset as a run blocker.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • My vision remains centered on achieving justice for crime victims through effective prosecution, intervention, and the smart use of technology.
    — Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • The video shows a serious Red, focused on flipping the patties under the watchful eye of Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam. While Sexyy Red flips the burgers, another member of the kitchen staff covers them with cheese.
    — DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Oh, God, protect my daughter with your watchful eye that never sleeps.
    — Mirna Alrached, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford have proven to be astute additions with the ability to alter the flow of games from the bench.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • However, if Means returns to anything close to his 2019 form, the Guardians will have made a very astute investment.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of astute
Adjective
  • These people painted a picture of a shrewd capitalist, making practical calculations to protect his businesses.
    — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Their shrewd negotiators would undoubtedly invoke American precedent to subdivide their political entities.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • On Ash Wednesday, observant Catholics receive a sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, a gesture that underscores human mortality.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The quirkiness extends to Elsbeth herself, who possesses, some might say, a peculiar personality, one that seems to make her hyper observant and well-suited to solve unconventional crimes.
    — Anne Easton, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of observant
Adjective
  • Lund’s subject is baseball, his premise is historical, and his dramatic mode, though no less sharp-eyed and fragmented than Taormina’s, is rooted in documentary filmmaking.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The tone and point of view were lofty, sharp-eyed, seemingly impassive.
    — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Definition of sharp-eyed

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