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shrewdness

/ˈʃruːdnəs/noun

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चतुराई, सूझ-बूझ, व्यवहार-कुशलता

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    the ability to judge situations well and make good decisions, especially in business

    चतुराई, सूझ-बूझ, व्यवहार-कुशलता

    • Her business shrewdness made the company a success.
    • Radhika's shrewdness in money matters impressed everyone.
    • His shrewdness in business made him rich.
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    • The lawyer's shrewdness helped win the case.
    • She showed great shrewdness when she bought the shares early.

    Synonyms astuteness acumen sharpness

    Opposite naivety foolishness

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shrewd adjectiveshrewdly adverb