Shrewd (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "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".
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Meaning 2
Acting with a specific goal; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community".
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Examples
- She was a shrewd businesswoman who knew exactly how to manipulate her competitors to get ahead.
- The politician's shrewd decision to announce the new policy just before the election helped him gain a significant lead in the polls.
- As a shrewd investor, he had a keen eye for spotting opportunities that others might overlook.
- The shrewd entrepreneur was known for his ruthless tactics in the boardroom, where he would stop at nothing to eliminate the competition.
- With a shrewd mind for strategy, the chess player outmaneuvered his opponent at every turn, ultimately checkmating him with ease.