shrewd adjective ˈshrüd especially Southern ˈsrüd 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

shrewd adjective uk / ʃruːd / us able to judge people and situations well and make good decisions: My one big regret is about money - I wish I'd been more shrewd. Simon is an extremely …

adj. shrewd·er, shrewd·est. 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.

adjective, shrewd·er, shrewd·est. having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise: a shrewd businessman. cunning or tricky; artful. keen; piercing: shrewd pain. Archaic. mischievous; naughty. Obsolete. malicious or evil; bad. Obsolete. shrewish. OTHER WORDS FOR shrewd

shrewd adjective 1 as in smart having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment a shrewd used car dealer who knew how to make the best possible deal shrewd investments that paid off big Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance smart astute savvy wise canny clever sharp cunning brilliant intelligent hardheaded experienced veteran wily sharp-witted

shrewd adjective uk / ʃruːd / us able to judge people and situations well and make good decisions: My one big regret is about money - I wish I'd been more shrewd. Simon is an extremely …

2 ngày trước · shrewd in British English (ʃruːd ) adjective 1. astute and penetrating, often with regard to business 2. artful and crafty a shrewd politician 3. obsolete a. piercing a shrewd wind b. spiteful Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Derived forms shrewdly (ˈshrewdly) adverb shrewdness (ˈshrewdness) noun Word origin

Definitions of shrewd adjective marked by practical hardheaded intelligence “he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow” synonyms: astute, savvy, sharp smart showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness adjective (used of persons) good at tricking people to get something

shrewd Meanings Synonyms Sentences Julie gave Adrienne a shrewd look. 620 192 He is a very shrewd and garrulous fellow. 319 150 It is a shrewd criticism, but needs arguing out. 188 141 A shrewd observer at the time pronounced him indispensable. 79 54 The remarks on life and on human nature are eminently shrewd and profound. 65 51 Advertisement

Definition of 'shrewd' shrewd (ʃruːd ) Explore 'shrewd' in the dictionary adjective A shrewd person is able to understand and judge a situation quickly and to use this understanding to their own advantage. [...] shrewdly graded adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] shrewdness uncountable noun See full entry