shrewdness (Meaning)
shrewdness (n)
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
Synonyms & Antonyms of shrewdness
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- naïvete
- greenness
- innocence
- simpleness
- unworldliness
- artlessness
- naiveness
- artlessness
- unsophistication
- simplemindedness
- simpleness
- naivete
- innocence
- unsophistication
- naivete
- unworldliness
- naivete
- greenness
- naiveness
- simplemindedness
- naïvete
- naivete
- ingenuousness
- simplicity
- simplicity
- guilelessness
- ingenuousness
- guilelessness
Synonyms:
- cunning
- canniness
- sagacity
- sense
- foxiness
- sharpness
- keenness
- intellect
- caginess
- perceptiveness
- insight
- clear-sightedness
- perceptivity
- knowingness
- hardheadedness
Antonyms:
- obtuseness
- dumbness
- stupidness
- density
- vacuity
- fatuity
- mindlessness
- witlessness
- dopiness
- foolishness
- density
- brainlessness
- dopiness
- stupidness
- slowness
- oafishness
- mindlessness
- brainlessness
- stupidity
- senselessness
- obtuseness
- senselessness
- oafishness
- slowness
- witlessness
- dumbness
- fatuity
- foolishness
- vacuity
- stupidity
shrewdness Sentence Examples
- The shrewdness of the businessman enabled him to outwit his competitors.
- The fox's shrewdness allowed it to evade capture by the hunter.
- The lawyer's shrewdness in cross-examining the witness exposed inconsistencies in his testimony.
- The detective's shrewdness led him to discover the hidden clues that solved the case.
- The politician's shrewdness in crafting his campaign messages ensured his election victory.
- The investor's exceptional shrewdness in making wise investments resulted in substantial profits.
- The negotiator's shrewdness in obtaining favorable terms brought about a successful outcome.
- The strategist's shrewdness in planning the military campaign led to a decisive victory.
- The salesperson's shrewdness in identifying customer needs resulted in numerous successful sales.
- The company's shrewdness in developing innovative products maintained its competitive edge in the market.
FAQs About the word shrewdness
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
astuteness, acumen,intelligence, wisdom, wit, cunning, canniness, sagacity, sense, foxiness
naïvete, greenness, innocence, simpleness, unworldliness, artlessness, naiveness, artlessness, unsophistication, simplemindedness
The shrewdness of the businessman enabled him to outwit his competitors.
The fox's shrewdness allowed it to evade capture by the hunter.
The lawyer's shrewdness in cross-examining the witness exposed inconsistencies in his testimony.
The detective's shrewdness led him to discover the hidden clues that solved the case.
