Shrewder: meaning, definitions and examples
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shrewder
[ สruหdษr ]
keen insight
Shrewder refers to someone who is astute or sharp in practical matters, displaying an ability to understand situations quickly and make good judgments. This term is often associated with being clever in a way that is strategic, particularly in dealing with people or in matters of business.
Synonyms
astute, clever, perceptive, sagacious
Examples of usage
- She made shrewder investments than her colleagues.
- His shrewder observations helped the team succeed.
- The shrewder students anticipated the teacherโs questions.
Translations
Translations of the word "shrewder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais astuto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช schlauer
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih cerdik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัั ั ะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ sprytniejszy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใ่ณขใ
๐ซ๐ท plus rusรฉ
๐ช๐ธ mรกs astuto
๐น๐ท daha kurnaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์๋ฆฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุญููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ chytลejลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ inteligentnejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด่ชๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pametnejลกi
๐ฎ๐ธ klรกrari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปะดััะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha zษkalฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs astuto
Etymology
The word 'shrewd' originates from Middle English 'shrewde', which initially signified 'evil' or 'misguided'. Over time, its meaning evolved, particularly in the 16th century, to imply a keen understanding. The Old English word 'scrฤawian', meaning 'to scrutinize' or 'to inspect', also contributed to this evolution, linking it to perception and insight. By the 17th century, the modern sense of shrewdness as being sharp-witted and resourceful had taken hold, encompassing both positive and negative connotations depending on its usage. The comparative form 'shrewder' emerged to describe a higher degree of this keen insight or discernment.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,559, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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