shrewdness
intermediateB2/ʃruːdnəs/ · shrewd-ness
The quality of having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astuteness.
Meanings
The quality of having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astuteness.
تیز فیصلے کی قابلیت یا دکھانا؛ سمجھ بوجھ.
چالاکی
chalaki
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- shrewdness in business
- shrewdness of mind
- remarkable shrewdness
Example Sentences
Her shrewdness in negotiations led to a successful deal.
اس کی چالاکی نے مذاکرات میں کامیاب معاہدہ کی طرف لے گیا.
Us ki chalaki ne muzakrat mein kamiyab muahida ki taraf le gaya.
His shrewdness allowed him to foresee market trends.
اس کی چالاکی نے اسے مارکیٹ کے رجحانات کو دیکھنے کی اجازت دی.
Us ki chalaki ne use market ke rujhanat ko dekhne ki ijaazat di.
The shrewdness of the analyst impressed the board members.
محلل کی چالاکی نے بورڈ کے ارکان کو متاثر کیا.
Muhallil ki chalaki ne board ke arkan ko mutasir kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a shrewd fox that cunningly outsmarts others.
Picture a clever fox navigating through challenges with ease.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عقلمند کا فیصلہ پختہ، چالاکی کا جوہر ہے، گردشِ زمانہ میں وہی کامیاب ہوتا ہے.
Aqlmand ka faisla pakhta, chalaki ka johar hai, Gardish-e-zamana mein wahi kamiyab hota hai.
The wise one's decisions are firm; it is the essence of shrewdness, In the turn of time, he who succeeds is the one who is clever.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چالاکی اور عقل کا کوئی مقابلہ نہیں.
Chalaki aur aqal ka koi muqabla nahi.
There is no comparison to cleverness and intelligence.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "scearwian" — to be able, to have the power
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Old English, retaining its core meaning of being astute and perceptive in different contexts.