clearheaded

Example Sentences

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She says she hasn’t had a fall since, and feels more clearheaded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

But in 2015, Judge Nora S. Anderson of Surrogate’s Court rejected his claim and cited witnesses who said Mr. Brown had “remained clearheaded and firm-minded even through advanced age.”

From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2022

His legs and lungs burned, but he felt the most clearheaded he had in years.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2022

I was sobered then, and remain clearheaded now, about the threats of a loaded gun in the hands of someone who lacks skill in handling firearms.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

Impatience is a fire that rages in clouded minds, and I needed to be clearheaded.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis