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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
SHREWDNESS definition: 1. clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, usually resulting in an advantage: 2…. Learn more.
marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen; given to wily and artful ways or dealing; severe, hard… See the full definition
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jun 22, 2024 · 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.
the quality of being clever at understanding and making judgements about a situation synonym astuteness. The coach showed considerable tactical shrewdness. Definition of shrewdness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
shrewd. adjective. /ʃruːd/. /ʃruːd/. (comparative shrewder, superlative shrewdest) clever at understanding and making judgements about a situation synonym astute. a shrewd businessman. She is a shrewd judge of character. Paul was too shrewd to be taken in by this argument.
