clear-eyed

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.
Categories: adjective
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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