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clear-eyed analysis

clear-eyed analysis

6.0
An honest, fair look at the facts
  • noun
translation icon : análisis objetivo
  • The documentary featured a clear-eyed analysis of climate change without any exaggeration or bias.

Examples

  • The report provided a clear-eyed analysis of the project's strengths and weaknesses.

  • It is billed as "A Clear-Eyed Analysis of the Risks and Opportunities for Investors."

    Blog text (1)
  • Brilliant, clear-eyed analysis, Virginia, though admittedly quite depressing.

    Blog text (29)
  • In her article, she offered a clear-eyed analysis of the economic policies affecting the nation.

Synonyms

thorough analysis
vsclear-eyed analysis
3 3.5

A careful study that looks at all parts of something

prioritizes impartial honesty over mere detailed examination
critical appraisal
vsclear-eyed analysis
1 6.3

A careful step-by-step check of information to decide how useful or true it is

is an honest unbiased evaluation rather than judging worth

Antonyms

91 4.0

Showing unfair favor to one person, group, or side

How Objective

clear-eyed analysis
6.0
impartiality
11 5.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

clear-eyed + analysis

The noun phrase is transparently compositional: 'clear-eyed' (capable of accurate judgment) directly modifies 'analysis' (systematic examination), yielding an objective, unbiased evaluation. This adjective+noun pattern is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

Clear-eyed analysis comes from the image of someone with clear-eyed vision looking carefully at the facts, because an analysis is a careful look. So, it means an honest, 'objective' study that 'sees things clearly' and avoids wishful thinking.