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Learn the meaning of shrewd with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
shrewd
(adjective)
shrewd
(adjective)
Meaning
having sharp judgment and understanding
Example
"Her shrewd decisions in business led to significant success."
Synonyms
astuteslyclever
Antonyms
naivefoolish
More about this word
Word origin
From Middle English 'shrewd', meaning bad or wicked.
Related word forms
adjective: shrewdly
noun: shrewdness
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