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astuteness

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/əˈstuːtnəs/ · as-tu-te-ness

The quality of having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

ایسی صلاحیت جس میں کسی صورتحال یا شخص کی درست اندازہ لگانے کی صلاحیت ہو اور اسے اپنے فائدے کے لیے استعمال کیا جائے۔

چالاکی

chaalaki

Synonyms

shrewdnessclevernesssagacityچالاکیفراستہوشیاری

Antonyms

ignorancenaivetyfoolishnessجہالتسادگیبیوقوفی

Common Collocations

  • sharp astuteness
  • business astuteness
  • political astuteness

Example Sentences

Her astuteness in negotiations led to a favorable contract.

اس کی چالاکی مذاکرات میں ایک سودمند معاہدے کی طرف لے گئی۔

Us ki chalaki muqarrarat mein ek soubanad moahida ki taraf le gayi.

The CEO’s astuteness in recognizing market trends helped the company grow.

سی ای او کی چالاکی جو بازار کے رجحانات کو پہچاننے میں تھی، نے کمپنی کی ترقی میں مدد کی۔

CEO ki chalaki jo bazaar ke rujhanat ko pehchanne mein thi, ne company ki taraqqi mein madad ki.

His astuteness made him a respected advisor.

اس کی چالاکی نے اسے ایک معزز مشیر بنا دیا۔

Us ki chalaki ne use ek muazziz musheer bana diya.

Easily Confused With

astute:Astuteness refers to the quality, while astute describes a person possessing that quality.

Word Family

astute
adjectiveچالاک
astutely
adverbچالاکی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Astuteness is like an astute fox knowing when to make its move.

Imagine a clever fox navigating through a maze with agility and foresight.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چالاک ہیں لوگ سب، جو اپنے مفاد کی بات کرتے ہیں

Chalaki hain log sab, jo apne mafaad ki baat karte hain

Everyone is astute, who speaks in favor of their own interest.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چالاک کبوتر کو پتھر نہیں لگتا

Chalaki kabootar ko patthar nahi lagta

A clever pigeon is not hit by stones.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "astut" — shrewd, savvy

First known use: 14th century

The word 'astuteness' has evolved from the Old French term referring to being shrewd or clever in dealings.