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Definition of astuteness

astuteness

/əˈstuːt.nəs/
as · tute · ness
Adverb:astutely
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Adjective:astute
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astuteness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; mental sharpness or shrewdness.

Example

"Her political astuteness allowed her to anticipate the opposition's strategy and build a bipartisan coalition early in the session."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective 'astute' plus the native English suffix '-ness'. The root 'astute' derives from Latin 'astutus' ('crafty, shrewd'), from 'astus' ('craft, cunning').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astuteness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astuteness
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