keen judgment

[/kiːn ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/]
noun phrasepl: keen judgments
julgamento perspicaz
1. The ability to make sharp, discerning, and well-informed decisions or assessments based on acute perception and intelligence
Her keen judgment in business matters made her an invaluable advisor to the company.
Seu julgamento perspicaz em questões comerciais a tornou uma conselheira inestimável para a empresa.
2. A particularly astute or penetrating evaluation or conclusion about a situation or person
The detective's keen judgment helped solve the complex case.
O julgamento perspicaz do detetive ajudou a resolver o caso complexo.
In both American and Brazilian professional contexts, 'keen judgment' is highly valued in leadership, law, medicine, and business. It reflects intellectual acuity and trustworthiness. In Brazil, emphasizing someone's 'julgamento perspicaz' is a significant compliment in formal and academic settings.
NYC Slang
good eye, sharp instinct
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sharp judgmentastute assessmentdiscerning evaluationperceptive judgmentshrewd judgment
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor judgmentfaulty assessmentdull judgmentcareless evaluationreckless decision-making

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamento perspicaz
Standard term used across all Brazilian regions
Rio de Janeiro
julgamento fino
More colloquial alternative emphasizing finesse
São Paulo
julgamento agudo
Used in business and professional contexts
Portugal
julgamento apurado
European Portuguese preference for 'apurado' (refined)

Related Words

discernmentacuityperspicacitysagacitywisdominsightperception

Related Idioms & Phrases

have good judgment
sound judgment
exercise good judgment
show keen insight into something
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