shrewd
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Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English shrewed, in part representing shrew1 + -ed3 (cf. dogged, wicked); in part probably past participle of shrewen to curse, v. use of shrew1 (see -ed2)
1275–1325; Middle English shrewed, in part representing shrew1 + -ed3 (cf. dogged, wicked); in part probably past participle of shrewen to curse, v. use of shrew1 (see -ed2)
Related forms
shrewd·ly, adverb
shrewd·ness, noun
un·shrewd, adjective
un·shrewd·ly, adverb
un·shrewd·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. quick, discerning, perceptive, perspicacious, sagacious, keen; discriminating, intelligent. See acute.
1. quick, discerning, perceptive, perspicacious, sagacious, keen; discriminating, intelligent. See acute.
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shrewd (ʃruːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | astute and penetrating, often with regard to business |
| 2. | artful and crafty: a shrewd politician |
| 3. | obsolete |
| a. piercing: a shrewd wind | |
| b. spiteful | |
| [C14: from shrew (obsolete vb) to curse, from | |
| 'shrewdly | |
| —adv | |
| 'shrewdness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
There is, first, the shrewd philosophy of popular origin.
Shrewd marketing is important to the livelihood of any industry, particularly aquaculture.
The marketing plans of hungry museums and shrewd designers seem to make a pretty good fit too.
They have not issued their own candidate for the presidency, and are playing the shrewd game of holding on to their cards.
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