Shrewder

adjective

Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

Definition

  1. (adjective) Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
  2. (adjective) Artful, tricky or cunning.
  3. (adjective) Streetwise.
  4. (adjective) Knowledgeable, intelligent, keen.
  5. (adjective) Nigh accurate. “a shrewd guess”
  6. (adjective) Severe, intense, hard. “a shrewd blow, or assault”
  7. (adjective) Sharp, snithy, piercing. “a shrewd wind”
  8. (adjective) Bad, evil, threatening.
  9. (adjective) Portending, boding.
  10. (adjective) Noxious, scatheful, mischievous.
  11. (adjective) Abusive, shrewish.
  12. (adjective) Scolding, satirical, sharp.

Word stats

  • Shrewder contains 8 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 15.

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What does Shrewder mean?

Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

How many letters are in Shrewder?

Shrewder has 8 letters.

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