June 23, 2026
acumen
/ˈakjʊmɛn/noun
Sharpness of mind that lets a person judge situations well and decide quickly.
Example sentences
- “Thanks to his financial acumen, the company avoided the crisis.”
- “Her political acumen helped her win three elections in a row.”
Almost always preceded by a field: business acumen, political acumen, legal acumen. Rarely stands alone.