May 30, 2026
astute
/əˈstjuːt/adjective
Quick to understand situations correctly and use them to advantage; shrewd.
Example sentences
- “The astute manager noticed the problem before it cost the company money.”
- “An astute investor, she sold her shares just before prices fell.”
A compliment with an edge: an astute investor or observer reads situations shrewdly, possibly to their own advantage.