CLEAR-EYED Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

clear-eyed

adjective

ˈklir-ˌīd

Definition of clear-eyed

as in smart

having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment shows a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to be successful in business

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Recent Examples of clear-eyed The honest trade-offs None of this comes free, and buyers should walk in clear-eyed. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Especially a woman who is clear-eyed about all the ways policy fails women on this issue—and in a position to change that. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Even with their fortunes brightening in Michigan, Republicans are clear-eyed about the headwinds this year. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Paula, for all her reinvention, is clear-eyed about what her old career still buys her. — Alli Kushner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clear-eyed

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Adjective

But by defending in this way, Chelsea are giving smart opponents the advantage in the battle for possession.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
But getting there wasn’t just about making smart product decisions.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

The audience is in on the mockery of this dim-witted man, whose astute wife can see right through him.

— Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
There is too much going on here for this novel to work, but Andersen is an uncommon writer, a skilled historical novelist as well as an astute cultural observer and historical interpreter.

— John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of astute

Adjective

These critters may look cute and cuddly, but their sharp claws are anything but.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Domagal-Goldman compared Roman’s capabilities to capturing an all-encompassing view of a forest as well as seeing sharp details of its trees, like leaves and birds, all at the same time.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

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