shrewd

The definition of shrewd is sharp or intelligent with practical concerns.

(adjective)

An example of shrewd is only spending money on necessities.

See shrewd in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Obsolete
1. evil, bad, wicked, mischievous, shrewish, etc.
2. artful, cunning, wily, etc. in one's dealings with others
keen-witted, clever, or sharp in practical affairs; astute: the usual current sense
Archaic keen; piercing; sharp

Origin: ME schrewed, pp. of schrewen, to curse < schrewe: see shrew

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See shrewd in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective shrewd·er, shrewd·est

Characterized by keen awareness, sharp intelligence, and often a sense of the practical.
Disposed to artful and cunning practices; tricky.
Sharp; penetrating: a shrewd wind.

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Origin: Middle English shrewed, wicked

Origin: , from shrew, rascal; see shrew

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