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shrewd

/ʃruːd/

/ʃrud/

Translations

shrewdadjective

shrewder

Comp.

shrewdest

Super.

/ʃruːd/

/ʃrud/

perspicace

Her shrewd analysis of the market trends helped the company make a profitable decision.

Son analyse perspicace des tendances du marché a aidé l'entreprise à prendre une décision rentable.

Additional translations

cinglantSe dit surtout du vent, du froid ou d'une douleur.

ruséPeut avoir une nuance de finesse calculée, parfois légèrement péjorative.

malicieuxSens archaïque.

aviséSurtout dans le sens de jugement pratique et de sens des affaires.

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shrewdadverb

/ʃruːd/

/ʃrud/

Archaic usage where "shrewd" is used adverbially to mean "very" or "severely".

fortementSens archaïque : « très », « sévèrement ».

He was shrewd hurt after the battle.

Il était fortement blessé après la bataille.

Synonyms

Definitions

shrewdadjective

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

Her shrewd analysis of the market trends helped the company make a profitable decision.

Clever or cunning, especially in practical matters.

He made a shrewd move by investing in the startup before it became popular.

Piercingly cold or severe, especially of weather, wind, or pain.

A shrewd wind swept over the plains, making everyone pull their collars higher.

(Archaic) Malicious or mischievous in character.

The tale warns of a shrewd sprite who delights in playing tricks on travelers.

shrewdadverb

(Archaic) To a significant or severe degree; very.

He was shrewd hurt after the battle.