Shrewd: meaning, definitions and examples
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shrewd
[ สruหd ]
business
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute. Shrewd business people are able to anticipate market trends and make profitable decisions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is known for her shrewd business acumen.
- His shrewd investments helped him build a successful company.
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:
๐ต๐น astuto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช klug
๐ฎ๐ฉ cerdik
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sprytny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณขๆใช
๐ซ๐ท astucieux
๐ช๐ธ astuto
๐น๐ท kurnaz
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ chytrรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prefรญkanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒพๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ prebrisan
๐ฎ๐ธ snjall
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hiylษgษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.