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SHREWD Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word shrewd. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word shrewd. (close relations)
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astute
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

sharp
adjectiveadj
adjective

• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

noun

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

adverb

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• ending in a sharp point

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• harsh

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• dangerously steep

• very sudden and in great amount or degree

• quick and forceful

canny
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

clever
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

• mentally quick and resourceful

• showing inventiveness and skill

crafty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by skill in deception

cunning
adjectiveadj
noun

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

• crafty artfulness (especially in deception)

adjective satellite

• attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

• marked by skill in deception

• showing inventiveness and skill

discerning
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or revealing keen insight and good judgment

adjective satellite

• unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

• quick to understand

• able to make or detect effects of great subtlety; sensitive

insightful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception

intelligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

adjective satellite

• possessing sound knowledge

• exercising or showing good judgment

• endowed with the capacity to reason

perceptive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to perception

• having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment

quick-witted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• mentally nimble and resourceful

resourceful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having inner resources; adroit or imaginative

sagacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• acutely insightful and wise

• skillful in statecraft or management

smart
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

noun

• a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

adjective satellite

• elegant and stylish

• characterized by quickness and ease in learning

• improperly forward or bold

• painfully severe

• quick and brisk

• capable of independent and apparently intelligent action

verb

• be the source of pain

calculating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• acting with a specific goal

calculative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• acting with a specific goal

conniving
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end

• acting with a specific goal

scheming
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• acting with a specific goal

• concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest

Best Hypernyms For SHREWD

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shrewd, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
acute astute canny clever discerning insightful intelligent knowledgeable perceptive resourceful sagacious sharp smart wise

Alternatives for ASTUTE

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