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astuteness

[/əˈstjuːtnəs/]
noun
astúcia
1. The quality of being shrewd, clever, and having good judgment; keen insight and practical intelligence
Her astuteness in business negotiations made her a valuable asset to the company.
A astúcia dela nas negociações comerciais a tornou um ativo valioso para a empresa.
2. The ability to discern or perceive things accurately and make wise decisions
The detective's astuteness helped him solve the complex case.
A perspicácia do detetive o ajudou a resolver o caso complexo.
NYC Slang
savvy; street smarts
Synonyms
shrewdnessacumenclevernesskeennessperspicacitydiscernmentinsightsagacity
Antonyms
obtusenessstupiditydullnessnaivetyfoolishness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
astúcia
most common and widely used term
Brazil
perspicácia
more formal alternative, emphasizing keen perception
Portugal
astúcia
primary term used in European Portuguese
Portugal
sagacidade
formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

sharp as a tack
quick on the uptake
avoir l'esprit vif
ter uma mente aguçada
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