open eyed
/ˈoʊpənˌaɪd/
adjective
- Having the eyes wide open, especially because of surprise, fear, or wonder.
- She was open-eyed with shock when she saw the damage to her car.
- He stood open-eyed in the dark forest, listening to every sound.
- The children stared open-eyed at the magician's tricks.
- Alert and watchful; paying close attention to what is happening.
- Investors need to be open-eyed about the risks before buying stocks.
- The security guard remained open-eyed throughout the night shift.
- She kept an open-eyed watch on the toddler playing near the pool.
- Aware of and accepting the full reality of a situation, especially an unpleasant one.
- We must be open-eyed about the environmental costs of our lifestyle.
- He was open-eyed about the difficulties of starting a new business.
- They entered the agreement open-eyed, knowing the challenges ahead.