🧠Astute

adjective
/əˈstuːt/

Meaning

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations; clever and shrewd
having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example Sentences

He made an astute observation about the market trends.

He made an astute decision during the negotiation.

His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.

Synonyms

clever, shrewd, sharp, perceptive, insightful, intelligent
Entry 1
clever, shrewd, sharp, perceptive
Entry 2
shrewd, sharp, clever, insightful, intelligent
Entry 3
shrewd, insightful, perceptive

Antonyms

naive, foolish, obtuse, gullible, ignorant, incompetent
Entry 1
naive, foolish, obtuse, gullible
Entry 2
foolish, naive, ignorant
Entry 3
foolish, naive, incompetent

Collocations

astute observation, astute investor, astute analysis, astute observer, astute businessman, astute decision
Entry 1
astute observation, astute investor, astute analysis
Entry 2
astute observer, astute businessman, astute decision

Related Vocabularies

very enthusiastic and eager about something
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
producing or achieving a significant amount of results, work, or output
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable

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