Definitions for shrewd

Overview of adj shrewd

The adj shrewd has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) astute, sharp, shrewd

(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")

2. calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming, shrewd

(used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community")