ASTUTENESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

astuteness

noun

Definition of astuteness

as in intelligence

exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters a political observer renowned for her astuteness

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Noun

Bobbi Queen, a former senior fashion editor at WWD who was known for her intelligence, wit and sense of style, died Thursday at her New York apartment at the age of 84.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Autonomy with human oversight Artificial intelligence handles much of CobraJet’s flight through an autonomous autopilot supported by electro-optical and infrared cameras.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

With wit and élan Amitav Ghosh explores India’s own reincarnation as a democracy, brilliant societies emerging from tangled layers of the postcolonial era.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Armed with endless grit and razor-sharp wit, Esperanza is the backbone of the agency and the steady force keeping both Myron and clients in check.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of wit

Noun

Instead, Franklin will rise by virtue of hard work and (actual) shrewdness.

— John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Humble but strong, philosophical but pragmatic, Kingsley's interpretation of the leader manages to balance both his spirituality and shrewdness, simultaneously demystifying an icon while also adding another layer to the legend.

— Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026

Definition of shrewdness

Noun

Cignetti has tapped into a distinctly Hoosier brand of team pride, which proves that his acumen is just as strong off the football field as on it.

— Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.

— Creg Stephenson | [email protected], al, 20 Jan. 2023

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