clearheaded

adjective

clear·​head·​ed ˈklir-ˌhe-dəd How to pronounce clearheaded (audio)
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1
: having or showing a clear understanding : perceptive
clearheaded comments
2
: able to think clearly
stay calm and clearheaded
clearheadedly adverb
clearheadedness noun

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He remains calm and clearheaded in tense situations. waited until she was clearheaded to make the decision
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In just 60 seconds, most people feel calmer, more clearheaded and more energized. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025 In approaching the job, Tryfman has a refreshingly clearheaded view of the role. — The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026 Delta 8 has a lower psychotropic potency than delta-nine and produces more clearheaded effects. — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022 But while isolated on the water in a return capsule, astronauts need to remain focused and clearheaded. — Taylor Lonner, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clearheaded

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First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of clearheaded was in 1709

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clearheaded

adjective
clear·​head·​ed -ˈhed-əd How to pronounce clearheaded (audio)
: able to think clearly
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