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shrewd
(/S/r/u/d )

adjective (a)

  • Inclining to shrew; disposing to curse or scold; hence, vicious; malicious; evil; wicked; mischievous; vexatious; rough; unfair; shrewish.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence(adj.all)
    Example:
    He was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow.
    Synonym:
    astute, sharp
    source: wordnet30
  • used of persons(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming
    source: wordnet30

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