shrewd

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der klug ist und Menschen und Situationen treffsicher einschätzen kann, oft in praktischem oder geschäftlichem Kontext; dabei kann auch eine gewisse Gerissenheit oder Berechnung mitschwingen.

Describes someone who is clever and able to judge people and situations accurately, often in a practical or business context.

1. Sharp judgmentB2formal

   Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

   Scharfsinnig

   • She is a shrewd businesswoman who always makes profitable deals.
   • His shrewd analysis of the market saved the company millions.
   • The detective made a shrewd observation that cracked the case.

   Synonymeacuteastutecannycleverdiscerninginsightfulperceptivesavvysharpwise

   Antonymecredulousfoolishnaivesimplestupidunwise

2. Cunning or cleverB2formal

   Able to understand and judge a situation quickly and use it to one's advantage, sometimes in a slightly dishonest way.

   Gerissen

   • He was a shrewd negotiator who always got what he wanted.
   • The politician used a shrewd tactic to win the debate.
   • Her shrewd comments revealed the hidden agenda.

   Synonymeastutecannycraftycunningsavvysharpslytrickywily

   Antonymedullgulliblenaiveobtuseunintelligent