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   shrewd

   /SHro͞od/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute: "she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture"
   • 2. (especially of weather) piercingly cold: archaic "a shrewd east wind"
   • ▪ (of a blow) severe: "a bayonet's shrewd thrust"
   • ▪ mischievous; malicious.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘evil in nature or character’): from shrew in the sense ‘evil person or thing’, or as the past participle of obsolete shrew ‘to curse’. The word developed the sense ‘cunning’, and gradually gained a favorable connotation during the 17th century.

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   The meaning of SHREWD is marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen. How to use shrewd in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Shrewd.

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   SHREWD definition: 1. having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   Definition of shrewd adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to shrewd. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of shrewd. He's too shrewd to trust in business matters. Synonyms. sly. crafty. cunning. foxy. wily. cagey. artful. tricky. shifty. slippery. slick. smooth. disingenuous. contriving. designing. scheming.

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   SHREWD definition: good at judging situations and making decisions that give you an advantage: . Learn more.

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   shrewd meaning, definition, what is shrewd: good at judging what people or situation...: Learn more.