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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ʃrud/ · UK /ʃruːd/
shrewd means: Good at understanding situations and making choices that bring an advantage.
adjective
Good at understanding situations and making choices that bring an advantage.
- She is a shrewd businesswoman.
- Hiring an experienced manager was a shrewd move.
- He proved shrewder than the other buyers during negotiations.
Close to being correct, often because of careful thought or good judgment.
- That was a shrewd guess.
- Her shrewd estimate was only a few dollars out.
- His prediction proved shrewd when the final results arrived.
Very strong, harsh, or painful.
- He suffered a shrewd blow.
- The falling branch dealt her a shrewd knock on the shoulder.
- It was a shrewd assault, leaving several men badly hurt.
So sharply cold that it is painful.
- A shrewd wind blew across the field.
- We pulled our coats tight against the shrewd cold.
- The shrewd winter air stung his face.
Questions about shrewd
What does shrewd mean?
Good at understanding situations and making choices that bring an advantage.
What is shrewd in other languages?
Türkçe: kurnaz · Español: astuto · Français: avisé · Deutsch: gewieft · Italiano: astuto · 日本語: 抜け目のない
How do you pronounce shrewd?
In American English /ʃrud/; in British English /ʃruːd/.
How do you use shrewd in a sentence?
She is a shrewd businesswoman. Hiring an experienced manager was a shrewd move.
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