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shrewdness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity |
| Type of | intelligence |
| Has types | foxiness, guile, insightfulness, knowingness, slyness, street smarts, acumen, wiliness, craft, craftiness, cunning |
| Derivation | shrewd |
Examples of shrewdness
shrewdness
That's OK, because Tavira possesses a shrewdness to go along with his sincerity.
From the denverpost.com
While she was unflaggingly pleasant, she also had a certain shrewdness about her.
From the boston.com
Emerging unscathed was testimony to Mr Amato's shrewdness, intelligence and luck.
From the economist.com
Sadly, the movie's shrewdness does not extend much beyond this initial notion.
From the theatlantic.com
Steinfeld communicates a blend of innocence and shrewdness ideally suited to the role.
From the usatoday.com
The star interviewers are women, chosen for their empathy, shrewdness and sharp pens.
From the guardian.co.uk
Shrewdness, wit and relevance are worth far more than high-end production techniques.
From the forbes.com
The emerging Arab lobby displayed surprising sophistication and shrewdness.
From the time.com
Unfortunately, Donna's shrewdness in buying financial protection is rare.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
- Intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
- (shrewd) astute: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
- (shrewd) calculating: used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"
- The quality of being shrewd; An invented collective name for a group of apes
- (shrewd) showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters; artful, tricky or cunning; streetwise
- (Shrewd) Someone who is cunning and wily, or just plain smart!
- Mental acumen, shrewdness, or reasoning power
