Shrewd
adjOne word substitutionSSC PYQ × 7/ʃrˈuːd/ · श्रूड
Meaning
Showing astute powers of judgment; clever and judicious
हिंदी अर्थ
चतुर, लोगों और हालात को अच्छे से परखने वाला
Synonyms · पर्यायवाची
Example sentences
It was a shrewd move to wait a week.
A shrewd buyer reads the fine print.
Daily use: Shrewd chaal thi uski.
Word forms
Shrewdness nShrewd adjShrewdly adv
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Exam note
Synonym: astute, canny, sharp, judicious; antonym: naive, gullible, foolish। यहाँ shrewd का मतलब तेज़ judgement वाला चतुर है।
Synonyms offered are astute, canny, sharp and judicious; antonyms are naive, gullible and foolish. In the book’s sense, shrewd means clever in judgement, not necessarily dishonest.