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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.
noun [ U ] uk / ˈʃruːdnəs / us. Add to word list. 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.
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.
Jul 15, 2024 · shrewdness. noun. intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) synonyms: astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity. see more.
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.
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.
Definition of shrewdness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
adjective. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence. “he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow” synonyms: astute, savvy, sharp. smart. showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness. adjective. (used of persons) good at tricking people to get something.
