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- DictionaryShrewd·ness/ˈSHro͞odnəs/
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
the ability to judge people and situations well and make good decisions: Her greatest asset may prove to be her shrewdness. good judgment or understanding: Billboards are placed with pinpoint shrewdness. It is a task he has approached with commitment, intelligence, and shrewdness.
Shrewd definition: having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise. See examples of SHREWD used in a sentence.
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: He had the gift of storytelling, but not the ordinary shrewdness to convert the talent into a bankable asset.
May 16, 2024 · Definitions of shrewdness. noun. intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) synonyms: astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity. see 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.
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.
the quality of being clever at understanding and making judgements about a situation synonym astuteness. The coach showed considerable tactical shrewdness. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
