shrewd
/ˈʃɹud/
having sharp powers of judgment; astute
shrewd in a sentence
“The shrewd negotiator secured favorable terms.”
Origin of shrewd
Middle English shrewe evil person, shrew from Old English screawa shrew-mouse
Related Words
erudite
having or showing great knowledge or learning
learned
having much knowledge acquired by study
sapient
wise or attempting to appear wise
judicious
having or showing good judgment; sensible
prescient
having knowledge of events before they take place
omniscient
knowing everything; having unlimited knowledge