Astute: meaning, definitions and examples

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astute

 

[ ษ™หˆstjuหt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astuto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scharfsinnig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerdas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะผั–ั‚ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bystry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท astucieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astuto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zeki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ๋ฆฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bystrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bystrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบๆ•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bister

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skarpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะตั€ะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™kalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astuto

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,959, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.