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shrewd
[ shrood ]
adjective
- having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise:
a shrewd businessman.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- cunning or tricky; artful.
shrewd pain.
- Archaic. mischievous; naughty.
- Obsolete. malicious or evil; bad.
- Obsolete. shrewish.
shrewd
/ ʃː /
adjective
- astute and penetrating, often with regard to business
- artful and crafty
a shrewd politician
- obsolete.
- piercing
a shrewd wind
- spiteful
Derived Forms
- ˈɻ, adverb
- ˈɻԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ɻ· adverb
- ɻ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ɻ adjective
- un·ɻ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of shrewd1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
But for Vanderpump, having two shows on Bravo was about more than upping her profile; it was a shrewd business decision.
Stephen Olson, a former US trade negotiator, said Xi's comments were "a very shrewd tactical move".
It’s a shrewd aside from the larger story, but one that succinctly highlights how women must constantly be aware of their surroundings without being didactic and obvious.
The shrewd, vivifying juxtaposition pits crude, primal, static stone, its huge weight pressing the ground beneath your feet, against sleek, industrially elegant windmills spinning overhead to catch the invisible airstream and generate similarly imperceptible energy.
Bong’s shrewd portrait of a wannabe dictator is even more chilling when you consider that Kenneth’s violent narcissism is relevant regardless of whether or not Trump is in office.
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