Astute
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment; perceptive.
adjectiveAstute
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment; perceptive.
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People with high status are usually wise and shrewd.
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Astute describes keen perception and practical judgment, not merely intelligence.
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perceptive, discerning, sagacious, shrewd
Note
Astute is used to describe people who quickly understand and assess situations; avoid confusing with 'acute' which can describe physical sharpness or pain.
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- Her astute observations helped the committee anticipate the problem.
- An astute investor recognized the undervalued startup.
From Latin astutus 'clever, cunning', via Old French into English.
A Sharp Thinker Uses Thorough Evaluations.
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