CLEAR-SIGHTED Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

clear-sighted

adjective

ˈklir-ˌsī-təd

Definition of clear-sighted

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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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 — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026 The clear-sighted Kanye of 2005 and 2009 has been replaced by a guy who claims people are hiring out replacement children just to mess with him.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

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

In most cases, Nathan explains, that patient lands in watchful waiting, repeating CT scans every six to 12 months, sometimes for years.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Spotting a pair of smart glasses can require tech-savvy security staff, and enforcement may depend on users voluntarily disclosing their devices—or on watchful observers speaking up.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of watchful

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

With just over a month remaining before the start of training camp, Perry has reportedly made another shrewd salary cap move to avoid the NBA luxury tax.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Goretzka is viewed as a shrewd potential signing, owing to his experience, leadership and physicality.

— Aston Villa, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of shrewd

Adjective

This is particularly important to them as religiously observant Jews, like most settlers.

— Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026
Capable, observant, and seemingly out of place among the slow horses, Sid has secretly been assigned to keep an eye on River.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of observant

Adjective

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
What begins as a history play transforms into a sharp-eyed satire about the cost of assimilation in a society where money, power and white privilege remain stubbornly intertwined.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

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