astuteness
1
6.9
- noun
- /əˈstjuːtnəs/
:
astucia
- The detective's astuteness enabled him to solve the case before anyone else could.
- political astuteness
Examples
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I am so impressed by the philosophical astuteness and utter greatness of the Professor that I shall name my son after him.
Blog text (27) -
Today she was visiting her former colleague Charlotte, once one of her most ruthless competitors, a woman of legendary astuteness and skill at extracting immense sums from her clients.
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Are we adding, and can we be seen as adding, to company assets by the astuteness of our purchases?
Fiction book (2000) -
His achievements stem both from political astuteness and his deep understanding of the strategic realities of the region.
Academic text (2009) -
Kisliarskii differs from the non-Jewish characters around him in a certain, though incomplete, political astuteness.
Academic text (1999) -
Jarrett believes that emotional well-being is just as important as intellectual astuteness and that society and its schools are failing to meet the emotional needs of young people.
Academic text (1993) -
In this case, we clearly see that the GOP outsmarted their opponents in dealing with subjective factors and showed much more astuteness and care for the future.
Blog text (6) -
I wish to express my appreciation for his astuteness, his kindness, his skepticism, his highly effective teaching, and the many enjoyable conversations we have had in the corridors of Williams Hall.
Academic text (1999) -
The intensity of the power struggle waged by Michinaga to obtain his lofty position required extreme astuteness in manipulating courtly life.
Academic text (1992) -
Her astuteness in reading people's emotions helped her navigate the tricky negotiation.
Synonyms
∞
3.7
Good practical judgment about what to do
493
4.9
A deep clear understanding of how something really is
53
4.0
The ability to notice and understand things quickly
38
6.6
The ability to notice and judge things clearly and wisely
17
7.9
Skill at making good, quick decisions in a specific area
16
2.8
Quick thinking that finds smart new ideas and solutions
10
6.4
Practical knowledge and good judgment in everyday matters
7
3.5
To think and react quickly when things go wrong
7
8.1
Ability to think quickly and clearly
5
3.8
A quick, clear way of thinking that helps solve problems
3
6.4
Quick, clear thinking that helps you understand and decide
2
6.3
Skill in judging people or situations and using it to gain advantage
2
9.6
The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly
1
4.3
Noticing small details and understanding what they mean
1
4.0
The ability to think quickly and act cleverly
1
6.6
Being quick to notice small details and other people's feelings
1
6.7
A deep understanding that sees what others do not about people or situations
1
5.8
Quick, clear thinking that notices small details
1
4.8
Quick thinking that helps you understand and answer fast
1
7.5
Ability to do things quickly and well
The ability to understand things quickly and make good decisions
A quick ability to notice and understand things
The ability to notice and understand things quickly
A quick clear mind that notices small details
Antonyms
How Astute
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Astuteness comes from the Latin root astus meaning 'craft' or 'clever trick', and it is the same root as astute. So, astuteness means quick, clever understanding you can use to get an advantage.