Shrewd

Pronunciation: /ˈʃruːd/

Shrewd (adjective)

  1. Able to make good decisions and understand situations quickly.
  2. Showing strong judgment and insight, especially in business or politics.
  3. Using clever but sometimes dishonest ways to achieve something.

Examples

  • She made a shrewd investment in the stock market.
  • His shrewd planning saved the company money.

Common collocations: shrewd investment, shrewd planning, shrewd judgment, shrewd assessment, shrewd tactics

Synonyms of Shrewd

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shrewd

  • lacking experience or insight
  • easily deceived or tricked