shrewd, sagacious, perspicacious, astute mean acute in perception and sound in judgment. shrewd stresses practical, hardheaded cleverness and judgment.

SHREWD definition: having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise. See examples of shrewd used in a sentence.

SHREWD definition: 1. having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an…. Learn more.

These adjectives mean having or showing keen awareness, sound judgment, and often resourcefulness, especially in practical matters.

Definition of shrewd adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

shrewd′ly, adv. shrewd′ness, n. 1. quick, discerning, perceptive, perspicacious, sagacious, keen; discriminating, intelligent. See acute.

Astute, clever, and exceptionally sharp-witted in one's judgment and decision-making. "He was a shrewd negotiator, able to get the best deal for his company." When applied to an individual, it …

Feb 1, 2026 · shrewd (comparative shrewder, superlative shrewdest) Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters. Artful, tricky or cunning.

Shrewd definition: Having or showing a clever awareness or resourcefulness, especially in practical matters.

SHREWD meaning: having or showing an ability to understand things and to make good judgments mentally sharp or clever