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- Dictionaryshrewdness/ˈʃruːdnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement: "he is a man of some tactical shrewdness"
- 2. a group of apes. rare
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SHREWDNESS definition: 1. clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, usually resulting in an advantage: 2…. Learn more.
1. a. : marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen. shrewd common sense. b. : given to wily and artful ways or dealing. a shrewd operator. 2. a. : severe, hard. a shrewd knock. b. : sharp, piercing. a shrewd wind. 3. archaic : mischievous. 4. obsolete : abusive, shrewish. 5. obsolete : ominous, dangerous. shrewdly adverb.
Shrewdness definition: the quality of being astute or sharp in practical matters; the ability to find and pursue the most advantageous course of action, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise. See examples of SHREWDNESS used in a sentence.
SHREWDNESS meaning: 1. clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, usually resulting in an advantage: 2…. Learn more.
1. Having or showing a clever awareness or resourcefulness, especially in practical matters. 2. Disposed to or marked by artful and cunning practices; tricky. 3. Archaic Sharp; penetrating: a shrewd wind. [Middle English shrewed, wicked, from shrew, rascal; see shrew.] shrewd′ly adv. shrewd′ness n.
noun. /ˈʃruːdnəs/ [uncountable] the quality of being clever at understanding and making judgements about a situation synonym astuteness. The coach showed considerable tactical shrewdness. Want to learn more?
having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise: a shrewd businessman. Synonyms: intelligent, discriminating, keen, sagacious, perspicacious, perceptive, discerning, quick. cunning or tricky; artful. keen; piercing: shrewd pain. Archaic. mischievous; naughty.
A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. She's a shrewd businesswoman. His grey eyes were shrewd but kindly. It should prove a shrewd investment. Synonyms: astute, clever, sharp, knowing More Synonyms of shrewd.
having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage: [ + to infinitive ] He was shrewd enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later. She is a shrewd politician who wants to avoid offending the electorate unnecessarily.
quick, discerning, perceptive, perspicacious, sagacious, keen; discriminating, intelligent. See acute. 'shrewdness' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations): acumen - brain - craft - cunning - gumption - knave - perspicacity - policy - prepare - pull - savvy - simplicity - smell - sniff out.
