shrewd (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ʃruːd/
Definition
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.
Examples
She was a shrewd businesswoman who knew how to negotiate a good deal.
His shrewd analysis of the market trends helped him make a fortune.
It was a shrewd move to invest in renewable energy at that time.
How to Use shrewd
- shrewd of someone to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Describing an action as demonstrating good judgment by a particular person. — "It was shrewd of her to save money for retirement early on."
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