Clearheaded: meaning, definitions and examples
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clearheaded
[ ˈklɪrˌhɛdɪd ]
mental clarity
Clearheaded refers to a state of mind that is characterized by clarity of thought and the ability to think rationally and logically. When someone is clearheaded, they can make sound judgments and decisions without being clouded by emotions or confusion. This term is often used to describe individuals who maintain their composure during stressful situations, allowing them to remain focused on the task at hand. A clearheaded person is typically seen as being alert, attentive, and mentally organized.
Synonyms
focused, lucid, rational, sober.
Examples of usage
- After the meditation session, she felt clearheaded and ready to tackle the day's challenges.
- He remained clearheaded even when facing a tough choice about his future.
- To make the best decisions, it’s essential to approach problems with a clearheaded mindset.
- She couldn’t think clearly until she had a good night’s sleep, leaving her feeling clearheaded the next morning.
Translations
Translations of the word "clearheaded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 claro
- são
- lucido
🇮🇳 स्पष्ट
- स्वच्छ
- चालाक
🇩🇪 klar
- klar im Kopf
- verstandesklar
🇮🇩 jelas
- jernih
- tenang
🇺🇦 ясний
- чіткий
- розумний
🇵🇱 jasny
- zrozumiały
- trzeźwy
🇯🇵 明晰な
- クリアな
- 冷静な
🇫🇷 lucide
- clair
- sain d'esprit
🇪🇸 claro
- nítido
- tranquilo
🇹🇷 açık
- net
- sakin
🇰🇷 명확한
- 맑은
- 차분한
🇸🇦 واضح
- صاف
- عاقل
🇨🇿 jasný
- střízlivý
- čistý
🇸🇰 jasný
- triezvy
- čistý
🇨🇳 清晰的
- 明白的
- 冷静的
🇸🇮 jasen
- razumen
- trezen
🇮🇸 skýr
- skynsamur
- kaldr
🇰🇿 түсінікті
- таза
- салмақты
🇬🇪 მხიარული
- სუფთა
- ჭკვიანი
🇦🇿 aydın
- açıq
- düşüncəli
🇲🇽 claro
- nítido
- tranquilo
Etymology
The term 'clearheaded' is a compound word formed by combining the adjective 'clear' and the noun 'head.' 'Clear' originates from the Old English 'clære,' meaning bright or transparent, which has Germanic roots. 'Head' comes from the Old English 'heafod,' which traces back to Proto-Germanic and is related to the concept of leadership and thought processes. The metaphorical use of 'clear' to describe thought processes seems to have developed in the late 18th century, as psychological understanding of the human mind expanded. Over time, 'clearheaded' has evolved into a descriptive term used in various contexts, from discussions on mental health to evaluations of decision-making abilities, indicating a strong alignment with clarity and rationality in thinking.