Synonyms

astuteness

American

[uh-stoot-nis, -styoot-] / əˈstut nɪs, -ˈstyut- /

noun

the quality of being particularly discerning, clever, cunning, or ingenious.

A considerable level of commercial astuteness and sales expertise is required for effective negotiation.
Your astuteness in assessing our needs, your attention to detail, and your excellent planning skills all contributed greatly to the event’s success.

Etymology

Origin of astuteness

astute ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Vocabulary lists containing astuteness

"The Red-Headed League" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Example Sentences

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It is unreasonable to believe someone can work 16 hours straight and maintain the alertness and astuteness needed to maintain a safe and rehabilitative environment.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023

She sees something Valentina keeps hidden and uses this astuteness to angle for a job singing in the hotel lounge.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2022

“Downstate,” directed with exceptional astuteness by Pam MacKinnon, seizes on our reflexive response to these crimes and shifts our emotional focus to the perpetrators.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022

Whatever the long-term, substantive outcome from the Panmunjeom summit, the event has memorably showcased the political astuteness, diplomatic agility and strategic vision of both Korean leaders.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2018

For all his sagacity, for all his caution and astuteness, the old judge had gone the way of the rest.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

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