quick-thinking
Sharp under pressure
Quick-thinking describes someone who responds rapidly and effectively to unexpected situations.
A quick-thinking person grasps problems and finds solutions without delay: A quick-thinking bystander pulled the child from the path of the car.
The quality suggests mental agility under pressure rather than mere speed.
Quick and light-moving
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- alertWarning or watchfulness
perceptive · shrewd · savvy · discerning · perspicacious · incisive · razor-sharp · sharp-witted
Cleverly original in design
- wittyCleverly humorous
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- inventiveShowing original thought
- craftyCleverly deceptive
canny · sly · adroit · cunning · creative · improvisational · wily · artful
Tending to respond
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- adaptableAble to adjust readily
- readySuitable for use now
- attentivePaying close notice
observant · responsive · dynamic · proactive · spontaneous · reflexive · instinctive · intuitive
nimble
Quick and light-moving
alert · perceptive · shrewd · savvy · discerning · perspicacious · incisive · razor-sharp · sharp-witted · clearheaded
ingenious
Cleverly original in design
- wittyCleverly humorous
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- inventiveShowing original thought
crafty · canny · sly · adroit · cunning · creative · improvisational · wily · artful · deft
reactive
Tending to respond
attentive · observant · responsive · dynamic · proactive · spontaneous · reflexive · instinctive · intuitive · aware
bright
Emitting or reflecting light
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- brainyPossessing high intellect
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
cerebral · intellectual · analytical · logical · rational · sagacious · sapient · learned · erudite · enlightened
quick-thinkingslow-witted
Lacking mental quickness
slow · sluggish · plodding · deliberate · ponderous
quick-thinkingdull
Lacking edge or interest
dim-witted · dense · dull-witted · slow on the uptake · obtuse
quick-thinkinghalf-assed
Inadequately or carelessly done
careless · thoughtless · rash · hasty · impulsive
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