shrewd

• Décrit une personne intelligente et capable d'évaluer finement les gens et les situations, souvent dans un contexte pratique ou commercial.

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.

   Avoir un jugement perspicace

   • 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.

   Synonymesacuteastutecannycleverdiscerninginsightfulperceptivesavvysharpwise

   Antonymescredulousfoolishnaivesimplestupidunwise

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.

   rusé, avisé

   • 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.

   Synonymesastutecannycraftycunningsavvysharpslytrickywily

   Antonymesdullgulliblenaiveobtuseunintelligent