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shrewd adj

Shrewd means having sharp practical judgment. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of shrewd

  • having sharp practical judgment

Usage examples of shrewd

The shrewd buyer noticed that the “discount” price was higher than last month’s regular price.

Her shrewd question exposed the weakness in the witness’s story.

A shrewd negotiator knows when silence will pressure the other side to improve the offer.

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