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How to pronounce “shrewd

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Pronunciation guide for shrewd

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of shrewd with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
I'm Terrified of Wanting to Be a BillionaireSavvy what a shrewd collector of unopen
Definition summary
Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce shrewd

I'm Terrified of Wanting to Be a Billionaire

Savvy what a shrewd collector of unopen

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “shrewd

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
  • Artful, tricky or cunning.
  • (informal) streetwise, street-smart.
  • Knowledgeable, intelligent, keen.
  • Nigh accurate.
  • Severe, intense, hard.
  • Sharp, snithy, piercing.
  • (archaic) Bad, evil, threatening.
  • (obsolete) Portending, boding.
  • (archaic) Noxious, scatheful, mischievous.
  • (obsolete) Abusive, shrewish.
  • (archaic) Scolding, satirical, sharp.

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