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Meaning of word shrewd from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

shrewd adjective

Meaning : Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence.

Example : A smart businessman.
An astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease.
He was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow.

Synonyms : astute, sharp

Meaning : Acting with a specific goal.

Example : The most calculating and selfish men in the community.

Synonyms : calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming

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