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astute

adj.
C1 Advanced US //əˈstut// UK //ɐstjˈuːt// as·tute

adj. quick to notice things and very good at making smart decisions. You use this to describe someone who understands a situation well and uses it to their advantage.

adj. having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage. Often used to describe mental sharpness in business, politics, or social navigation.


SIMPLE

She made an astute observation about the market trends.

CONTEXTUAL

An astute negotiator, he noticed the slight hesitation in the buyer's voice and refused to lower the price.

COMPLEX

The CEO's astute management during the financial crisis not only saved the company from bankruptcy but also allowed it to acquire several smaller competitors at a significant discount.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin astūtus, from astus (“craft”).

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'remain'.

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