Shrewd

Pronunciation: /ʃrud/

Definitions of shrewd

adjective having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example Sentences

A1 He is a shrewd businessman who always makes good deals.

A2 The shrewd detective quickly solved the case.

B1 She made a shrewd decision to invest in the stock market.

B2 The shrewd negotiator was able to secure a favorable contract.

C1 His shrewd analysis of the market trends helped him make wise investments.

C2 The politician's shrewd tactics helped him win the election.

Examples of shrewd in a Sentence

formal The shrewd businessman made a strategic investment that paid off handsomely.

informal She's a shrewd negotiator who always gets the best deal.

slang That guy is so shrewd, he always knows how to work the system.

figurative Her shrewd eyes missed nothing, taking in every detail of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of shrewd

• past tense: shrewded
• plural: shrewds
• comparative: more shrewd
• superlative: most shrewd
• present tense: shrewds
• future tense: will shrewd
• perfect tense: have shrewded
• continuous tense: is shrewding
• singular: shrewd
• positive degree: shrewd
• infinitive: to shrewd
• gerund: shrewding
• participle: shrewding

Origin and Evolution of shrewd

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shrewd' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'screawd' meaning malicious or evil.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'shrewd' has evolved to describe someone who is astute, clever, and sharp in judgment rather than malicious.