astute
as·tute
(ə-sto͞ot′, ə-styo͞ot′)adj.
Having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respect to one's own concerns. See Synonyms at shrewd.
as·tute′ly adv.
as·tute′ness n.
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astute
(əˈstjuːt)adj
having insight or acumen; perceptive; shrewd
[C17: from Latin astūtus cunning, from astus (n) cleverness]
asˈtutely adv
asˈtuteness n
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as•tute
(əˈstut, əˈstyut)adj.
1. keenly perceptive or discerning; sagacious.
2. clever; ingenious; shrewd; crafty.
[1605–15; < Latin astūtus, derivative of astus craft, guile]
as•tute′ly, adv.
as•tute′ness, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Adj. | 1. |  astute - marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"smart - showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness |
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astute
adjective intelligent, politic, bright, sharp, keen, calculating, clever, subtle, penetrating, knowing, shrewd, cunning, discerning, sly, on the ball (informal), canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, insightful, foxy, adroit, sagacious He made a series of astute business decisions.
slow, stupid, dull, straightforward, naive, unknowing, ingenuous, unintelligent
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astute
adjectiveHaving or showing a clever awareness and resourcefulness in practical matters:
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Translations
حاذِق، داهِ
vychytralý
drevengarvetkløgtig
kænn, séîur, slyngur
įžvalgumas
gudrs
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astute
[əˈstjuːt] adj [politician, businessman, businesswoman, manager, leader, investor] → astucieux/euse, habile; [decision] → astucieux/euse, habile
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astute
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astute
[əsˈtjuːt] adj (shrewd) → accorto/a
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astute
(əˈstjuːt) adjectiveclever. an astute businessman.
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