shrewd
/ʃruːd/
adjective
- Having or showing sharp judgment and practical intelligence, especially in business or personal dealings.
- The detective made a shrewd guess about the suspect's motive.
- She is a shrewd investor who always picks winning stocks.
- His shrewd negotiation skills helped him get a better price on the house.
- Able to understand situations quickly and use that understanding to one's advantage; clever and perceptive.
- He gave a shrewd analysis of the political situation.
- It was a shrewd move to save money for emergencies.
- The shrewd old woman saw through the salesman's tricks.