Synonyms of acumen
10 similar words
Another word for acumen is intelligence. Other synonyms of acumen are sharpness, penetration, keenness, shrewdness and acuteness.
Synonyms and similar words for acumen
nounQuickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination...
- sharpness
- penetration
- keenness
- shrewdness
- acuteness
- acuity
- wits
- foxinessThe characteristic or quality of being foxy.
- intelligence
- canninessThe state or quality of being canny.
Meaning of acumen
- noun Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
- noun A sharp, tapering point extending from a plant.
- noun A bony, often sharp, protuberance, especially that of the ischium.
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Questions about synonyms of acumen
- What is another word for acumen?
- Acumen has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as intelligence, sharpness, penetration, keenness, shrewdness, acuteness, acuity and wits.
- What does acumen mean?
- Acumen means quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
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