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shrewd Synonyms

Another word for shrewd

Choosing another word for shrewd depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute and practically clever, especially in business or practical matters.

Usage Example

"The company's rapid growth was largely due to a series of astute investments made by its founder."

Strongest
astute
sharp
canny
savvy
Strong
perceptive
acute
perspicacious
discerning
calculating
clever

• adjective (Context 2)

(archaic or literary, of weather or cold) Piercing and bitterly cold; sharp.

Usage Example

"The travelers pulled their heavy wool cloaks tight against the biting winter wind."

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biting
piercing
Strong
keen
bitter
cutting

Opposites of shrewd

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

mild
naive
balmy
gullible
foolish
obtuse
warm
gentle
See all opposites of shrewd

• Nearby Words

shredded
shredder
shrew
shrewd
shrewdly
shrewdness
shrewish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shrewd. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shrewd
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