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- [kleer sahy-tid]
- /klɪər ˈsaɪ tɪd/
- /klɪə(r) ˈsaɪ.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kleer sahy-tid]
- /klɪər ˈsaɪ tɪd/
Definitions of clear-sighted word
- adjective clear-sighted If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them. 3
- adjective clear-sighted involving accurate perception or judgment 3
- adjective clear-sighted having clear vision 3
- adjective clear-sighted having clear or sharp eyesight. 1
- adjective clear-sighted having or marked by keen perception or sound judgment: a clear-sighted, analytical approach. 1
- adjective clear-sighted seeing the truth 1
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Origin of clear-sighted
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90
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Parts of speech for Clear-sighted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clear-sighted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for clear-sighted
adj clear-sighted
- visionary — given to or characterized by fanciful, not presently workable, or unpractical ideas, views, or schemes: a visionary enthusiast.
- discerning — showing good or outstanding judgment and understanding: a discerning critic of French poetry.
- far-sighted — seeing objects at a distance more clearly than those near at hand; hyperopic.
- fey — British Dialect. doomed; fated to die.
- judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
Antonyms for clear-sighted
adj clear-sighted
- idiotic — of, relating to, or characteristic of an idiot.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- unaware — not aware or conscious; unconscious: to be unaware of any change.
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