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shrewd

[shrood]

shrewd Definition

  • 1having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
  • 2marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
  • 3keen-witted

Using shrewd: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shrewd" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is a shrewd businesswoman who knows how to make a profit.

  • Example

    He made a shrewd investment in the stock market.

  • Example

    The shrewd detective was able to solve the case quickly.

shrewd Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for shrewd

Phrases with shrewd

  • a clever or astute decision or action

    Example

    It was a shrewd move to invest in that company.

  • a person who is clever and astute in business or politics

    Example

    He's a shrewd operator who knows how to get things done.

  • a person who is able to accurately assess someone's personality or qualities

    Example

    She's a shrewd judge of character and can tell who is trustworthy and who isn't.

Origins of shrewd

from Middle English 'shrewe', meaning 'wicked or evil', influenced by 'shrew'

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Summary: shrewd in Brief

The term 'shrewd' [shrood] describes someone who has sharp powers of judgment, marked by practical hardheaded intelligence. It is often used to describe a person's business acumen, as in 'She is a shrewd businesswoman who knows how to make a profit.' 'Shrewd' extends into phrases like 'shrewd move,' denoting a clever decision or action, and 'shrewd operator,' referring to a person who is clever and astute in business or politics.