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astuteness Synonyms

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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.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
shrewdness
acumen
perspicacity
sagacity
Strong
discernment
perceptiveness
keenness
sharpness
cleverness
savvy

Opposites of astuteness

The opposite of astuteness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

naivety
gullibility
obtuseness
foolishness
shortsightedness
stupidity
ignorance
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Astuteness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/astuteness
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