clear-thinking

Definition

Adjective:
- Not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently: Describes a person whose mind is lucid, rational, and capable of logical thought and sensible action.

Usage

The adjective "clear-thinking" is used to describe a person's mental state or characteristic ability. It is typically placed before a noun (attributive position) or after a linking verb like "is" or "seems" (predicative position).
It emphasizes sound judgment and the absence of mental fog or confusion.

Examples

Adjective:
- In a crisis, we need a clear-thinking leader to guide us.
- Her clear-thinking analysis solved the complex problem.
- Despite the pressure, he remained calm and clear-thinking.

Advanced Usage

"to be clear-thinking": to possess the quality of thinking clearly.
- The best detectives are those who can be clear-thinking under stress.

Variants and Related Words

Clear-headed (adj): Having a clear mind; thinking coherently. (Often used interchangeably with "clear-thinking").
- After a good night's sleep, I felt more clear-headed.
Lucid (adj): Expressed clearly; easy to understand. Also can mean thinking clearly, especially in difficult circumstances.
- She gave a lucid explanation of the legal process.
Rational (adj): Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
- We need to make a rational decision, not an emotional one.

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Of sound mind: A formal or legal phrase meaning mentally competent and able to think rationally.
- The court must determine if the defendant is of sound mind.
To have one's wits about one: To be alert and able to think quickly and intelligently.
- Walking alone at night, you need to have your wits about you.

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