shrewd — having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute and clever in practical matters
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute and clever in practical matters
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃruːd/
Korean meaning: 날카로운 판단력을 가진, 영리하고 약삭빠른
Korean pronunciation: **슈**루드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so shrewd that she can spot a fake designer bag from a mile away.
- The shrewd investor bought the stock when everyone else was selling.
- He made a shrewd guess that the pop quiz would be about last night's homework.
shrewd
ADJECTIVE//ʃruːd//
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute and clever in practical matters
A shrewd buyer inspects hidden car problems while the salesperson watches nervously
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The shrewd diner sees past crude looks to find the finest food!
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Origin
From Middle English 'shrewe' meaning a wicked or mischievous person, derived from Old English 'screawa' (shrew, the animal). The meaning evolved from describing a shrewish or quarrelsome person to describing someone with sharp judgment or cunning intelligence.
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“My grandmother is so shrewd that she can spot a fake designer bag from a mile away.”
“The shrewd investor bought the stock when everyone else was selling.”
“He made a shrewd guess that the pop quiz would be about last night's homework.”
“The shrewd detective noticed the tiny detail that solved the whole case.”
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