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- [uh-stoot, uh-styoot]
- /əˈstut, əˈstyut/
- /əˈstjuːtnəs/
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- [uh-stoot, uh-styoot]
- /əˈstut, əˈstyut/
Definitions of astuteness word
- adjective astuteness of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis. 1
- adjective astuteness clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd: an astute merchandising program; an astute manipulation of facts. 1
- noun astuteness The quality of being astute. 1
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Origin of astuteness
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin astūtus shrewd, sly, cunning, equivalent to astū- (stem of astus) cleverness + -tus adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Astuteness
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astuteness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
astuteness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for astuteness
noun astuteness
- sagacity — acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment.
- keenness — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- acumen — keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation; shrewdness
- intelligence — capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.
Antonyms for astuteness
noun astuteness
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- stupidity — the state, quality, or fact of being stupid.
- ineptness — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
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