shrewd
adjective
having or showing astute or sharp judgment in practical matters, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise.
shrewdly
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a word derived from
shrewd.
Example Sentences
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He shrewdly climbed what he called the greasy pole of Victorian politics, with his party not far behind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
All that might come as a surprise to those looking for a simple popcorn movie, but McKenna’s screenplay shrewdly reminds audiences that these crises affect everyone, not just the people working in media.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
“The Post,” which starred Meryl Streep in a shrewdly judged performance of aristocratic assurance and creeping insecurity, premiered in Washington less than a year into Trump’s first administration.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Hoy has shrewdly taken on support for this difficult time in his life.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
Then an idea seemed to strike him and he said shrewdly: “Yet I will myself take you there, and if you prosper you can pay me.”
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
