astute

Meaning

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations; clever and shrewd

Example Sentences

His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.

He made an astute observation about the market trends.

Synonyms

shrewd, insightful, perceptive, clever, sharp

Entry 1

shrewd, insightful, perceptive

Entry 3

clever, shrewd, sharp, perceptive

Antonyms

foolish, naive, incompetent, obtuse, gullible

Entry 1

foolish, naive, incompetent

Entry 3

naive, foolish, obtuse, gullible

Collocations

astute observation, astute investor, astute analysis