Synonyms for shrewd
30 synonyms for “shrewd”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Shrewd as in “astute”
adjective: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
- astute
- sharp
- smart
- artful
- ingenious
- canny
- keen
- clever
- resourceful
- perceptive
- cute
- wise
- intelligent
- knowledgeable
- inventive
- subtle
- prudent
- tricky
Shrewd as in “calculating”
adjective: acting with a specific goal
- calculating
- scheming
- cunning
- wily
- sly
- crafty
- devious
- sneaky
- deceitful
- shifty
- stealthy
- conniving
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