CEFR B2

astute

adjective

Meaning

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

Examples

She was an astute businesswoman who quickly understood the market trends.
His astute observations about the political situation were widely respected.

Synonyms: clever, shrewd, perceptive, sagacious

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astute (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈstjuːt/

Definition

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

Examples

She was an astute businesswoman who quickly understood the market trends.
His astute observations about the political situation were widely respected.
It was an astute move to invest in that company before it became popular.

How to Use astute

astute about (prepositional phrase): Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment regarding a particular subject. — "She is very astute about financial matters."
astute in (prepositional phrase): Possessing shrewdness and good judgment in a specific area or activity. — "He was astute in his dealings with difficult clients."

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