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clear-sighted

UK
/ˌklɪəˈsaɪtɪd/
US
/ˌklɪrˈsaɪtɪd/

Translations

clear-sightedadjective
UK
/ˌklɪəˈsaɪtɪd/
US
/ˌklɪrˈsaɪtɪd/
Usually hyphenated; used both in a literal sense (able to see clearly) and, more commonly, in a figurative sense (perceptive, able to judge accurately).
clairvoyantAu sens figuré : capable de juger une situation avec lucidité et perspicacité.
She was clear-sighted enough to abandon the failing project before it caused serious losses.
Elle était assez clairvoyante pour abandonner le projet défaillant avant qu'il ne cause de lourdes pertes.
Additional translations
lucideAu sens figuré : clair dans ses jugements, à l'esprit pénétrant.
ayant une bonne vueAu sens littéral : qui voit bien, qui a une vue normale ou bonne.
Synonyms
clear-eyed
clearheaded
perceptive
discerning
observant
astute
shrewd
insightful
sagacious
perspicacious
level-headed
practical
realistic
sharp-eyed
sharp-witted
incisive
Antonyms
short-sighted
myopic
unperceptive
obtuse
inobservant

Definitions

clear-sightedadjective
Able to understand a situation clearly and make sensible judgments; perceptive and judicious.
She was clear-sighted enough to abandon the failing project before it caused serious losses.
Able to see clearly; having normal or good vision.
The doctor said he was clear-sighted again after the treatment.
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