canny

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die klug, scharfsinnig und vorsichtig ist, besonders in geschäftlichen oder finanziellen Angelegenheiten; auch im Sinne von gerissen oder umsichtig.

Describes someone who is clever, shrewd, and cautious, especially in business or financial matters.

1. Shrewd and calculatingB2formalbritish

   Showing cleverness and self-interest in dealings with others, often in a cautious or careful way.

   Gerissen und berechnend

   • The canny investor avoided risky stocks.
   • She is a canny negotiator who always gets the best deal.
   • His canny remarks revealed his deep understanding of the situation.

   Synonymeastutecalculatingcraftycunningknowingperceptivesavvysharpshrewdwily

   Antonymefoolishgullibleingenuousnaivesimpleunwise