ASTUTENESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

astuteness

noun

Definition of astuteness

as in intelligence

exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters a political observer renowned for her astuteness

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Recent Examples of astuteness The attack was a move that the usually hesitant Mas had never previously attempted, let alone pulled off, while the successful deployment of a satellite rider demonstrated tactical astuteness that the team have often been accused of lacking. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Author Yuval Noah Harari has been pointing out the difference between consciousness and intelligence.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Floris was a former top intelligence analyst in charge at the bureau's Washington Field Office, while Benavides was the former deputy assistant director at the FBI's Counterintelligence Division.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

The fact that Jones, who lacks both talent and wit, survived for so long at ESPN and in sports media is an indictment of both institutions.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Many members of the military special forces who Kirk worked with probably couldn't keep their wits in a similar situation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of wit

Noun

Cignetti has tapped into a distinctly Hoosier brand of team pride, which proves that his acumen is just as strong off the football field as on it.

— Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.

— Creg Stephenson | [email protected], al, 20 Jan. 2023

Definition of acumen

Noun

The report offers new insight into the circumstances leading up to the deadly rollover and the challenges crews faced.

— Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
With repairs continuing, Microsoft earlier Friday provided a bit more insight into what went so wrong and how the conspiracy theories were incorrect.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026

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