shrewder

Sharper in judgment

Shrewder is the comparative form of shrewd, describing someone more astute or sharp-witted than another: She proved shrewder than her competitors.

A shrewder move, deal, or judgment shows keener practical intelligence or cunning.

strategic

cunning

Sly, scheming cleverness

wily · canny · sharper · craftier · savvier · keener · slyer · canniest

judgment

wiser

Having greater judgment

  • sharperGambling cheat or swindler
  • keenerOverly enthusiastic person
streetwise

savvier

More practically clever

tougher

business

savvier

More practically clever

Opposites
mental acuity and practical judgment

shrewderduller

More lacking in edge

slower · dumber · stupider · denser · fuzzier

worldliness and experience

shrewdergreener

More naive or ecological

born yesterday

Family

shrewd, shrewdness, shrewdly, shrewdest

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