clear-eyed (klîr

īd

)
adj.► Having sharp, bright eyes; keen-sighted.
► Mentally acute or perceptive.
[TahlilGaran] American Dictionary ▲
clear eyed adj. Understanding problems or events clearly; being able to tell very well the results of a way of acting.
Tom is very clear-eyed. He knows he doesn't have much chance of winning the race, but he will try his best.
He is a clear-eyed and independent commentator on the news. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲