Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having a clear head or understanding; sagacious.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Having a clear understanding; quick of perception; intelligent.
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- adjective Alternative spelling of
clearheaded .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently
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Examples
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The essential insight from Vietnam is that the crucial elements in war are not smarter tactics, better generals, or more malleable popular support, but clear-headed thinking about policy and strategy that aligns ways, means, and ends relative to our national interests and the potential of our enemies.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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Dr. Hehner and I agreed that India, like most third world countries, is much more clear-headed about economic reform possibilities than America.
Scott Baker: Will India Lead the Way in Urban Land Tax Reform? A Mission Director from the Indian Ministry of Housing Provides Some Answers Scott Baker 2011
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Thank God for a clear-headed mom and girlfriend who kept knocking on the door of my consciousness.
Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011
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"She seems like a very calm, very clear-headed young woman, but honestly we don't know that much about her yet," said Abeda Testa, a 56-year-old housewife dressed in screaming pink for Friday's festivities.
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Thank God for a clear-headed mom and girlfriend who kept knocking on the door of my consciousness.
Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011
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Fortunately we have an example of a clear-headed leader – Elon Musk – a man who didn't fear the inevitable failures.
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Leclère awoke to the pang of the fangs in his throat, and, perfect animal that he was, he awoke clear-headed and with full comprehension.
BÂTARD 2010
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This has been an admirably clear-headed response from England, who are inching their way back into the match.18th over: England 68-3 Trott 25, Bopara 23 Faf du Plessis is going to bowl some part-time leg spin, and he has a big shout turned down for caught behind against Bopara.
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The essential insight from Vietnam is that the crucial elements in war are not smarter tactics, better generals, or more malleable popular support, but clear-headed thinking about policy and strategy that aligns ways, means, and ends relative to our national interests and the potential of our enemies.
Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011
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Dr. Hehner and I agreed that India, like most third world countries, is much more clear-headed about economic reform possibilities than America.
Scott Baker: Will India Lead the Way in Urban Land Tax Reform? A Mission Director from the Indian Ministry of Housing Provides Some Answers Scott Baker 2011
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