Antonyms for astute

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uh-stoot, uh-styoot

Phonetic Transcription : əˈstut, əˈstyut

Definition of astute

Origin : 1610s, from Latin astutus "crafty, wary, shrewd; sagacious, expert," from astus "cunning, cleverness, adroitness," of uncertain origin, perhaps from Greek asty "town," a word borrowed into Latin and with an overtone of "city sophistication" (cf. asteism). Related: Astutely; astuteness.

adj perceptive

Example sentences :

Melanie was too astute to indulge in any compromising whims.
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

The general is considered one of the most astute politicians in Italy.
Extract from : « Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight » by Mathew Joseph Holt

"A likely story that to bear to the astute gentlemen in Toulouse," said he.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

"My letters to my father and to Robespierre," the astute Marc Antoine had said.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

"But that's just the kind of women they are," said Lydia, at once reckless and astute.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

Then her face settled into an astonished yet astute calm and wariness.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

Only at that moment did the “crook” realise what an astute player the stranger was.
Extract from : « The White Lie » by William Le Queux

The most astute scheming could not have served Heemskirk better.
Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad

That simple and astute Teuton had been, it seems, holding me up to Falk in the light of a rival.
Extract from : « Falk » by Joseph Conrad

Very calm, faithful, and yet astute, he expressed his new-born hopes darkly.
Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for astute

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