Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a keen understanding and clever decisions

“She was a shrewd businesswoman who always knew how to make a profit.”

2. noun

a type of small mammal, typically having a pointed snout and sharp teeth

“The shrews in the forest were known to be quite aggressive.”

3. verb

to obtain or acquire something, typically by clever or cunning means

“He managed to shrewdly negotiate a lower price for the car.”