Shrewdness

/ʃruːdnəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the quality of having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astuteness.

Her shrewdness in business dealings earned her the reputation of being a formidable negotiator.

the ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

His shrewdness in reading the market trends led to significant profits for the company.

the state of being clever, astute, or perceptive.

The politician's shrewdness was evident in how he pooled resources and rallied support.

the quality of being keenly intelligent or discerning.

Her shrewdness enabled her to make informed decisions swiftly.

Derived from Middle English 'shrewd', originally meaning 'ill-disposed' or 'evil, wicked'.

shrewd businessman

A person who is very clever and able to make good decisions in business.

shrewd observation

The ability to notice and understand things accurately and sensitively.

shrewd

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment.

astute

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

sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Savvy

He's really savvy about the market; his shrewdness is evident.

Street smart

She may not have a degree, but her street smarts show her shrewdness.