Meaning & use
shrewd
Having sharp judgment, especially in practical or business matters.
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A shrewd negotiator, she managed to lower the price by nearly a third.
His shrewd investments early on secured his family's financial future.
A note on using this word
Shrewd praises practical cleverness and good judgment, while cunning leans toward deceptive or self-serving cleverness.
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Words with an opposite meaning
naivefoolish
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