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shrewd
[shrood]
adjective
having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise.
a shrewd businessman.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,cunning or tricky; artful.
shrewd pain.
Archaic.mischievous; naughty.
Obsolete.malicious or evil; bad.
Obsolete.shrewish.
shrewd
/ ʃː /
adjective
astute and penetrating, often with regard to business
artful and crafty
a shrewd politician
obsolete
piercing
a shrewd wind
spiteful
Other 51Թ Forms
- shrewdly adverb
- shrewdness noun
- unshrewd adjective
- unshrewdly adverb
- ˈɻ adverb
- ˈɻԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of shrewd1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Ardern was quick-witted enough to sparkle on Stephen Colbert and shrewd enough to pass effective climate change legislation and protect a woman’s right to choose.
She was very shrewd in her coverage of politics, celebrities and “tabloid” stories.
In a shrewd move from Stokes, Pope had only just been posted at short leg when Ervine obliged with the simplest of catches.
“I’m not rooting for anyone except Stanley Tucci,” I tell him, referring to the actor’s turn as a shrewd and calculated cardinal in last year’s “Conclave.”
More than anything else, Rivers’ shrewd strategy of remaining in the conversation may be the most lasting example for the generations that have followed her.
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