Shrewdness

Pronunciation: /ʃrud.nəs/

Definitions of shrewdness

noun the quality of being clever, astute, and showing good judgement in practical matters

Example Sentences

A1 She showed shrewdness by saving money for a rainy day.

A2 The detective used his shrewdness to solve the case.

B1 His shrewdness in negotiations helped him secure a good deal.

B2 The politician's shrewdness in handling the situation impressed many.

C1 The CEO's shrewdness in business decisions led to the company's success.

C2 Her shrewdness in analyzing market trends made her a respected industry expert.

Examples of shrewdness in a Sentence

formal Her shrewdness in business negotiations helped her secure a profitable deal.

informal His shrewdness in picking stocks made him a lot of money in the stock market.

slang She's got some serious shrewdness when it comes to getting what she wants.

figurative The detective's shrewdness in solving the case was unmatched.

Grammatical Forms of shrewdness

• plural: shrewdnesses
• comparative: more shrewd
• superlative: most shrewd
• present tense: shrewdness
• future tense: will be shrewd
• perfect tense: has been shrewd
• continuous tense: is being shrewd
• singular: shrewdness
• positive degree: shrewd
• infinitive: to be shrewd
• gerund: shrewdnessing
• participle: shrewdnessed

Origin and Evolution of shrewdness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'shrewdness' originated from the Middle English word 'shrewednesse' which was derived from the Old English word 'scrēawednes'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'shrewdness' was used to describe someone who was mischievous or cunning. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent someone who is astute, sharp-witted, and clever in their judgments and decisions.