Astute: meaning, definitions and examples
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astute
[ ษหstjuหt ]
intelligence
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Synonyms
clever, perceptive, sharp, shrewd
Examples of usage
- He was an astute businessman who always made the right decisions.
- Her astute observations helped the team avoid making a costly mistake.
- The astute detective quickly solved the case by noticing small details others had missed.
observation
Clever or cunning; ingenious; shrewd.
Synonyms
discerning, insightful, keen, wise
Examples of usage
- His astute observations on human behavior made him a sought-after consultant.
- She is known for her astute analysis of complex issues.
- The politician's astute remarks won her many supporters.
Translations
Translations of the word "astute" in other languages:
๐ต๐น astuto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช scharfsinnig
๐ฎ๐ฉ cerdas
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะผััะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bystry
๐ฏ๐ต ้ญใ
๐ซ๐ท astucieux
๐ช๐ธ astuto
๐น๐ท zeki
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐูู
๐จ๐ฟ bystrรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bystrรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆบๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ bister
๐ฎ๐ธ skarpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะทะตัะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษkalฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ astuto
Word origin
The word 'astute' originated from the Latin word 'astutus', which means cunning or crafty. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent someone who is clever, perceptive, and able to make sound judgments. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe individuals with keen intelligence and sharp insights.
See also: astutely, astuteness.