Shrewd

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

having sharp judgment and practical intelligence

Example Sentences

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

She made a shrewd investment in real estate.

Example Expressions

shrewd operator

Synonyms

astute, clever, cunning, sharp, smart, perceptive

Entry 1

astute, clever, cunning, sharp

Entry 2

astute, clever, smart, sharp, perceptive

Antonyms

naive, gullible, foolish, simple

Entry 1

naive, gullible, foolish, simple

Entry 2

naive, foolish, gullible

Collocations

shrewd businessman, shrewd investment, shrewd observer, shrewd move, shrewd decision

Entry 1

shrewd businessman, shrewd investment, shrewd observer, shrewd move

Entry 2

shrewd businessman, shrewd move, shrewd decision