Shrewd Definition

shro͝od
shrewdest, shrewder
adjective
shrewdest, shrewder
Evil, bad, wicked, mischievous, shrewish, etc.
Webster's New World
Artful, cunning, wily, etc. in one's dealings with others.
Webster's New World
Keen-witted, clever, or sharp in practical affairs; astute.
Webster's New World
Keen; piercing; sharp.
Webster's New World

Streetwise.

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Other Word Forms of Shrewd

Adjective

Base Form:
shrewd
Comparative:
shrewder
Superlative:
shrewdest

Origin of Shrewd

  • Middle English shrewed wicked from shrew rascal shrew

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Middle English shrewe (“evil man"). See shrew

    From Wiktionary

Shrewd Sentence Examples

  • Julie gave Adrienne a shrewd look.

  • He is a very shrewd and garrulous fellow.

  • It is a shrewd criticism, but needs arguing out.

  • A shrewd observer at the time pronounced him indispensable.

  • The remarks on life and on human nature are eminently shrewd and profound.

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Words Starting With

SSHSHR

Words Ending With

DWDEWD

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With S6 Letter Words Ending With D