Cleareyed

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Exhibiting sharp insight into circumstances while demonstrating a clear-headed approach displays an ability to discern truth effectively
2. Marked by acute awareness of one's surroundings, showcasing clarity in judgement and perception along with an ability to see things plainly
3. Displaying sharp awareness and an ability to understand situations clearly

Etymology: "Cleareyed" is a plain compound: "clear" joined to "eyed," the adjective formed from "eye." Its first half traces back through Middle English "cler" and Old French "cler" to Latin "clārus," meaning bright, shining or loud, and the idea of light is still present in the sense of seeing things with unclouded sight. The second half is simpler. "Eye" is an ordinary Old English word, and "-eyed" is the familiar pattern used to describe what kind of eyes someone has, as in "blue-eyed" or "wide-eyed." Put together, the word describes a person whose eyes, or judgement, are free of confusion or distortion.

Synonyms: clear-sighted, perceptive, discerning, insightful, astute

Antonyms: blind, ignorant, naive, obtuse, unperceptive