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astutely

intermediateB2

/əˈstjuːtli/ · as-tute-ly

In a manner that shows understanding or perception; keenly aware and thoughtful.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that shows understanding or perception; keenly aware and thoughtful.

ایسے طریقے سے جو سمجھ بوجھ یا ادراک ظاہر کرے؛ چالاکی سے متنبہ اور غور و فکر کرتے ہوئے۔

دانائی سے

danai se

Synonyms

shrewdlykeenlyinsightfullyفراست سےسمجھ داری سےچالاکی سے

Antonyms

naivelyignorantlyunwiselyبے وقوفی سےبے خبری سےاحمقانہ

Common Collocations

  • astutely aware
  • respond astutely
  • manage astutely

Example Sentences

She astutely recognized the potential in the business proposal.

اس نے کاروباری تجویز میں ممکنہ صلاحیت دانشمندی سے پہچانی۔

Us ne karobari tajwez mein mumkinah salahiat danai se pehchani.

He astutely navigated the complexities of the negotiation.

اس نے مذاکرات کی پیچیدگیوں کو دانشمندی سے سمجھے۔

Us ne muzakrat ki paichidgiyon ko danai se samjhe.

The politician spoke astutely about the country’s issues.

سیاستدان نے ملک کے مسائل پر دانائی سے بات کی۔

Siyasatdan ne mulk ke masail par danai se baat ki.

Easily Confused With

shrewdly:While both terms denote cleverness, 'shrewdly' often implies cunningness, whereas 'astutely' implies insight and awareness.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'astutely' as relating to astute minds that see beyond the obvious.

Visualize an owl, widely known as a symbol of wisdom and insight.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عقل بڑی یا بھاگ

Aqal bari ya bhaag

Wisdom is greater than speed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "astutus" — clever, shrewd

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from the Latin 'astutus', which meant clever or shrewd. Its usage in English has retained this meaning, denoting a person who is perceptive and insightful.