clearheadedness

This is not to quarrel with statistics which place the convict's intelligence quotient nearly as high as that of his counterpart in free society; it is merely to say that he lacks the particular quality of mind -- call it clearheadedness and plain common sense -- which would let him think in an orderly manner and arrive at sensible conclusions.

Why Prisoners Riot 1955

But I did want the side whose idea of a solution was obviously impractical to at least pay some price for their lack of clearheadedness.

The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest at SF Novelists 2009

She had remained his model for many of the things he valued most: skepticism, resilience, clearheadedness and an insatiable curiosity, combined with a certain nonconformist practicality and joyous sense of fantasy.

Storyteller Donald Sturrock 2010

“You saved my life,” Lexa said, with the faintest hint of clearheadedness.

Sweet Deceit Kate Brian 2010

“You saved my life,” Lexa said, with the faintest hint of clearheadedness.

Sweet Deceit Kate Brian 2010

Only by understanding and working on all the imbalances in these systems can we hope to regain our health, vitality, energy, and our clearheadedness and happiness.

The UltraMind Solution M.D. Mark Hyman 2009

Their gibberish has nothing in common with Kirn's clearheadedness.

Anis Shivani: Does the Ivy League Turn You Into a Moron? Walter Kirn Critiques Princeton in "Lost in the Meritocracy" 2009

There is nothing about adult hope that contradicts mature strength, assertiveness and clearheadedness.

Hillary Raps Obama: "Whatever Happened To The Politics Of Hope"? 2009

With all due respect and all the affections I held for your predecessors, [I have never] known someone with your dedication, clearheadedness, focus and determination to help resolve this issue.

An October Surprise 2008

Just when you need your objectivity, strength, and clearheadedness the most, you feel spacey, disconnected, confused.

Share The Care Cappy Capossela 2004