shrewd
Translation
astute, sharp, clever
Examples
He was a shrewd businessman.
He was a shrewd businessman.
She made a shrewd decision.
She made a shrewd decision.
Grammar Patterns
((shrewd)) + noun having or showing sharp powers of judgment He is a shrewd politician.
Similar Words
Synonyms: astute, clever, sharp; Antonyms: naive, foolish, unwise
Etymology
From Old English 'screawa' (a shrew-mouse), later associated with a wicked person, which evolved to mean clever or sharp-witted.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'shrewd' fox, always making clever judgments to get ahead.