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shrewd
 (shr d)
KEY
ADJECTIVE: shrewd·er , shrewd·est
ETYMOLOGY: Middle English shrewed, wicked, from shrew, rascal ; see shrew OTHER FORMS: shrewd  ly
(Adverb)
SYNONYMS: shrewd , sagacious , astute , perspicacious These adjectives mean having or showing keen awareness, sound judgment, and often resourcefulness, especially in practical matters. Shrewd suggests a sharp intelligence, hardheadness, and often an intuitive grasp of practical considerations: "He was too shrewd to go along with them upon a road which could lead only to their overthrow" (J.A. Froude). Sagacious connotes prudence, discernment, and farsightedness: "He was observant and thoughtful, and given to asking sagacious questions" (John Galt). Astute suggests shrewdness, especially with regard to one's own interests: An astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease. Perspicacious implies penetration and clear-sightedness: She is much too perspicacious to be taken in by such a spurious argument. See also Synonyms at clever.
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