clear-sighted

/'kliə'saitid/

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Word: Clear-sighted

Part of Speech: Adjective

Usage Instructions:

You can use "clear-sighted" to describe a person, leader, or even an idea that shows good judgment and insight. It often implies that someone is not easily deceived and can foresee potential problems or consequences.

Example:

• "The clear-sighted leader was able to anticipate the challenges the company would face and prepared solutions in advance."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "clear-sighted" can be used to describe philosophical or strategic viewpoints. For instance, one might say, "Her clear-sighted analysis of the political situation helped the committee make informed decisions."

Word Variants:

• Clear-sightedness (noun): The quality of being clear-sighted.
  • Example: "His clear-sightedness in business decisions earned him great respect."

Different Meanings:

While "clear-sighted" primarily refers to mental acuity and perception, it can also be used in a broader sense to describe clarity in vision, both literally and metaphorically.

Synonyms:

• Insightful
• Perceptive
• Discerning
• Astute
• Sharp-eyed
• Wise

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "clear-sighted," but you can use related phrases like: - "See the writing on the wall" (to understand that something bad is going to happen). - "Keep your eyes peeled" (to stay alert and watchful).

Summary:

"Clear-sighted" is a useful adjective to describe someone who is insightful and perceptive, especially in making decisions or understanding situations.

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Adjective

1. mentally acute or penetratingly discerning
   • too clear-eyed not to see what problems would follow
   • chaos could be prevented only by clear-sighted leadership
   • much too perspicacious to be taken in by so spurious an argument
2. having sharp clear vision

Synonyms

• clear-eyed
• perspicacious