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shrewd
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/ʃruːd/
US
/ʃrud/
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shrewd
adjective
shrewder
Comp.
shrewdest
Super.
UK
/ʃruːd/
US
/ʃrud/
Translations
умный
The shrewd detective quickly solved the mystery.
Умный детектив быстро разгадал тайну.
проницательный
He is a shrewd businessman who always makes profitable deals.
Он проницательный бизнесмен, который всегда заключает выгодные сделки.
хитроумный
Her shrewd plan helped them win the competition.
Ее хитроумный план помог им выиграть соревнование.
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Definitions
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.
Synonyms
astute
clever
sharp
sly
cunning
perceptive
insightful
wise
smart
Antonyms
naive
foolish
unwise
shrewd
adverb
UK
/ʃruːd/
US
/ʃrud/
Archaic usage where "shrewd" is used adverbially to mean "very" or "severely".
Definitions
(Archaic) To a significant or severe degree; very.
He was shrewd hurt after the battle.
Synonyms
sharply
craftily
cannily
keenly
sagely
prudently
wisely
judiciously
cleverly
astutely
shrewdly
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