clear-headed

A form of clearheaded — Having the ability to think clearly and act appropriately

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Meanings

adjectiveclear-headed (comparative more clear-headed or clearer-headed, superlative most clear-headed or clearest-headed)

comparative more clear-headed · comparative clearer-headed · superlative most clear-headed · superlative clearest-headed

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of clearheaded.
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    My friends that are engaged with public questions, do not restrict your zeal, and do not be warped nor bent by any sinister influence; but let the mind and will of Christ be in you—let the Spirit of God dwell with you. You will be clearer-headed, more content, sweeter-hearted, and more influential for good.

    1860 December 20, Henry Ward Beecher, “Sermons”, in The Independent, volume XII, number 629, New York, N.Y., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 2, column 5
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Chicago

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