/ Dictionary / Index S shrewd: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: shrewd Pronunciation: (shrd), [key] — -er, -est. astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician. keen; piercing. artful. malicious. bad. shrewish. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: shrewd (Thesaurus) shrew shrewish Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language