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- Dictionaryshrewd·ness/ˈSHro͞odnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement: "he is a man of some tactical shrewdness"
- 2. a group of apes. rare
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1. a. : marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen. shrewd common sense. b. : given to wily and artful ways or dealing. a shrewd operator. 2. a. : severe, hard. a shrewd knock. b. : sharp, piercing. a shrewd wind. 3. archaic : mischievous. 4. obsolete : abusive, shrewish. 5. obsolete : ominous, dangerous.
SHREWDNESS definition: 1. clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, usually resulting in an advantage: 2…. Learn more.
SHREWDNESS meaning: 1. clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, usually resulting in an advantage: 2…. Learn more.
Shrewdness definition: the quality of being astute or sharp in practical matters; the ability to find and pursue the most advantageous course of action, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise. See examples of SHREWDNESS used in a sentence.
Synonyms for SHREWDNESS: intelligence, wit, astuteness, acumen, wisdom, insight, canniness, intellect; Antonyms of SHREWDNESS: naiveté, naïveté, ingenuousness, naivete, guilelessness, simplicity, artlessness, unworldliness.
2 days ago · Definitions of. shrewdness. noun. intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings) synonyms: astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity. see more.
1. Having or showing a clever awareness or resourcefulness, especially in practical matters. 2. Disposed to or marked by artful and cunning practices; tricky. 3. Archaic Sharp; penetrating: a shrewd wind. [Middle English shrewed, wicked, from shrew, rascal; see shrew .] shrewd′ly adv. shrewd′ness n.
having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage: [ + to infinitive ] He was shrewd enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later. She is a shrewd politician who wants to avoid offending the electorate unnecessarily.
having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise: a shrewd businessman. Synonyms: intelligent, discriminating, keen, sagacious, perspicacious, perceptive, discerning, quick. cunning or tricky; artful. keen; piercing: shrewd pain. Archaic. mischievous; naughty.
adjective. A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. She's a shrewd businesswoman. His grey eyes were shrewd but kindly. It should prove a shrewd investment. Synonyms: astute, clever, sharp, knowing More Synonyms of shrewd.
