Shrewd: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrewd

 

[ สƒruหd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

business

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute. Shrewd business people are able to anticipate market trends and make profitable decisions.

Synonyms

astute, clever, sharp, wise

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her shrewd business acumen.
  • His shrewd investments helped him build a successful company.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Clever and quick at understanding and making decisions. A shrewd negotiator is able to outsmart the competition and secure the best deals.

Synonyms

crafty, cunning, discerning, sagacious

Examples of usage

  • His shrewd tactics allowed him to come out on top in the negotiations.
  • She has a shrewd sense of when to take risks and when to hold back.

Translations

Translations of the word "shrewd" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astuto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cerdik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sprytny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ณขๆ˜Žใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท astucieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astuto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฆฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chytrรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prefรญkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพๆ˜Ž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebrisan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiylษ™gษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astuto

Etymology

The word 'shrewd' dates back to the late 14th century and is derived from the Middle English 'shrewde', meaning 'wicked, evil'. Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage, denoting cleverness and sharp judgment.

See also: shrew, shrewdness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,427, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.