Business Acumen Vocabulary

adjective having knowledge or awareness; conscious

• It is important to be cognizant of the potential risks involved before making any decisions.
• I don't think she is cognizant of the consequences of her actions.
• He's not really cognizant of how much trouble he's in.
• She was cognizant of the storm brewing within her own mind.

adjective describing someone who is quick and clever in thinking or understanding

• He was known for being nimble-witted, always quick to come up with clever solutions.
• She's so nimble-witted, she can outsmart anyone in a debate.
• That guy is nimble-witted AF, he can talk his way out of any situation.
• Her nimble-witted mind worked like a well-oiled machine, constantly churning out creative ideas.

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

• Her shrewdness in business negotiations helped her secure a profitable deal.
• His shrewdness in picking stocks made him a lot of money in the stock market.
• She's got some serious shrewdness when it comes to getting what she wants.
• The detective's shrewdness in solving the case was unmatched.

adjective relating to or experienced in the affairs of the world; practical and sophisticated

adverb in a worldly or sophisticated manner

• She was known for her worldly wise advice on international business affairs.
• My grandfather is quite worldly wise when it comes to traveling.
• That old man is so worldly wise, he knows all the tricks of the trade.
• The old sailor was worldly wise from his years of navigating the seas.