shrewdly
intermediateB1/ʃruːdli/ · shrewd-ly
in a way that shows astute or sharp judgment; cleverly or cunningly.
Meanings
in a way that shows astute or sharp judgment; cleverly or cunningly.
ایسے طریقے سے جو ہوشیار یا تیز فیصلہ کرنے کی صلاحیت کو ظاہر کرتا ہو؛ چالاکی یا چالاکی سے۔
چالاکی سے
chaalaaki se
Common Collocations
- shrewdly assess
- shrewdly negotiate
- shrewdly invested
Example Sentences
She shrewdly negotiated the terms of the contract.
اس نے چالاکی سے معاہدے کی شرائط پر بات چیت کی۔
Us ne chaalaaki se muahiday ki shiraa'it par baat chit ki.
He invested his money shrewdly and saw great returns.
اس نے اپنا پیسہ چالاکی سے لگایا اور بڑے منافع کا سامنا کیا۔
Us ne apna paisa chaalaaki se lagaya aur bade munafa ka samna kiya.
The politician shrewdly avoided controversial topics.
سیاستدان نے چالاکی سے متنازعہ موضوعات سے بچا لیا۔
Siyasatdan ne chaalaaki se mutanaazia mawzu'at se bacha liya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of making a shrewd move in chess, where cunning is essential.
Visualize a wise owl, representing cleverness and judgment.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہوشیار ہے جو کر لے چالاک طریقے سے بات، دھوکہ دے کے بھی گزار دے کٹھن حالات۔
Hoshiyaar hai jo kar le chaalaak tareeqay se baat, Dhokah de ke bhi guzaar de kathin halaat.
Clever is he who speaks in a cunning way, Even deceiving can lead through tough situations.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بندر کیا جانے اڈا
Bandar kya jaane adda
What does a monkey know of the taste of mango?
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "shrewd" — to injure, harm; later associated with being clever or astute
First known use: 15th century
The word 'shrewd' evolved from a combination of meanings related to injury and cleverness, eventually specializing in a shrewdness that connotes astute judgment.