clearheaded

See also: clear-headed

English

Alternative forms

• clear-headed

Etymology

From clear +‎ headed.

Adjective

clearheaded (comparative more clearheaded, superlative most clearheaded)

1. Having the ability to think clearly and act appropriately
2. Lacking delusions, having an accurate, unclouded perception.
   • 1990 August 11, M. B., “Peccatum Mutum (The Silent Sin) [review]”, in Gay Community News, volume 18, number 5, page 16:

     The acting is purposefully playful and bad, the sets are pseudo-gothic designs sketched on white walls sheets. And although the video is clear-headed about its amateur status and production values, its intent is deadly serious.

Derived terms

• clearheadedly
• clearheadedness