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Shrewd |
having or showing an ability to understand things and to make good judgments : mentally sharp or clever
Full Definition1 archaic : mischievous2 obsolete : abusive, shrewish3 obsolete : ominous, dangerous4 a : severe, hard <a shrewd knock>b : sharp, piercing <a shrewd wind>5 a : marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen <shrewd common sense>b : given to wily and artful ways or dealing <a shrewd operator> |
SYNONYMS: sagacious, perspicacious, astute |
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Acumen |
the ability to think clearly and make good decisions Full Definition: keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matterssynonyms see discernment |
Synonyms: astuteness, caginess (also cageyness), canniness, clear-sightedness, foxiness, hardheadedness, intelligence, keenness, knowingness, sharpness, shrewdness, wit |
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Timorous |
easily frightened Full Definition1 : of a timid disposition : fearful <reproached myself with being so timorous and cautious — Daniel Defoe>2 : expressing or suggesting timidity <proceed with doubtful and timorous steps — Edward Gibbon>tim·o·rous·ly adverbtim·o·rous·ness noun Examplesa shy and timorous teenagerHe spoke with a timorous voice. |
Synonyms: fainthearted, fearful, fearsome, mousy (or mousey), scary, skittish, timid, shy, tremulous Antonyms: adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, bold, daring, dashing, gutsy, hardy, venturesome, venturous |
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Trim |
adjective: neat and orderlyslim and healthy Full Definition 1 obsolete : excellent, fine2 : ready for service or use; also : in good physical condition <keeps trim by jogging>3 : exhibiting neatness, good order, or compactness of line or structure <trim houses> Other forms: trim·mer; trim·mesttrim·ly adverbtrim·ness noun ExamplesShe has a trim figure.He keeps fit and trim by biking. First use: circa 1521 |
Synonyms: antiseptic, bandbox, crisp, groomed, kempt, orderly, picked up, prim, shipshape, smug, snug, tidied, tidy, trig, neat, uncluttered, well-groomed Antonyms: disheveled (or dishevelled), disordered, disorderly, messy, mussed, mussy, sloven, slovenly, unkempt, untidy |
