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 People admire your straightforward and clear-sighted practicality. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026 The clear-sighted Kanye of 2005 and 2009 has been replaced by a guy who claims people are hiring out replacement children just to mess with him.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 The song itself is lyrically complex and clear-sighted in its treatment of the touchy subject of addiction. — Spin Contributor, SPIN, 11 Sep. 2024 Moreover, the show explains how Jane’s privileged upbringing has failed to give her a diverse and clear-sighted perspective. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 June 2024 Compulsively readable, wildly entertaining, and filled with sharp social insight, The List is a piercing and dazzlingly clear-sighted debut about secrets, lies, and the internet. — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 7 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clear-sighted
  1. smart
  2. watchful
  3. astute
  4. sharp-sighted
  5. shrewd
  6. observant
  7. sharp-eyed
Adjective
  • Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Arlo Security Camera Deal Keep a watchful eye on what matters most with the Arlo Essential Security Camera 1080p HD (3rd Gen).
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Keeping a watchful eye over the shoot from a balcony above the soundstage floor are Sean Thomason and Conor Lastowka, RiffTrax’s longtime senior writers and producers.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of watchful
Adjective
  • His astute stand-up and withering, spot-on insights into race, relationships and celebrity have influenced countless comedians and writers.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Her astute explanations, along with conversations with former immigration judges and other experts, helped turn a convoluted topic into a clear story.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of astute
Adjective
  • How could this high-energy tissue survive, let alone perform at the level observed in sharp-sighted bird species, without oxygen?
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
Definition of sharp-sighted
Adjective
  • Atlanta general manager Dan Padover built the Dream into a title contender through shrewd trades, a little bit of luck and patience from the team's ownership group.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • While Ultra is riding a wave, its early success has come in part from its shrewd as-a-service business model.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • But the sly, observant film inches toward other sources of Tor’s disapproval of the trip.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Shawn is a very observant child, who seems to carry on his shoulders a heavy burden of knowledge and responsibility.
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of observant
Adjective
  • While the 33-inch-long model will soon be on public display, its whereabouts remained a mystery for 45 years—until sharp-eyed Star Trek aficionados flagged an intriguing eBay auction listing in 2023.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In 2012 Ellenberg, Venkatesh and Westerland uploaded a new proof, but a year later a sharp-eyed colleague pinpointed a subtle flaw.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharp-eyed

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“Clear-sighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clear-sighted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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