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shrewd meaning in Sanskrit

चतुर catura

/ʃɹuːd/

shrewd in Sanskrit: चतुर (catura). In English, shrewd means showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

Sanskrit words for shrewd

artful, tricky or cunning
चतुर catura

English meaning of shrewd

  1. adjective Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.
  2. adjective Artful, tricky or cunning.
  3. adjective Streetwise, street-smart.
  4. adjective Knowledgeable, intelligent, keen.

Full definition of shrewd

shrewd in a sentence

  • a shrewd blow, or assault

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Questions about shrewd in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of shrewd in Sanskrit?
Shrewd in Sanskrit is चतुर (catura).
shrewd इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Shrewd: चतुर (catura).
What does shrewd mean in English?
Shrewd means showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

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