Word of the day, Shrewd Our word of the day from The Arbiter is Shrewd Meaning of Shrewd Having sharp judgment; being clever and practical, especially in business or difficult situations. Synonyms - Smart - Astute - Sharp - Insightful - Savvy READ ALSO: Word of the day, Buttering Pronunciation /ʃruːd/ Example It's no wonder that Bala Chiroma became a shrewd, sharp-minded detective, eventually rising to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (CIID) of the FCT Police Command. Share with us a sentence with the word Shrewd. Let's see how well you understand it.