Vocabulary Spotlight
Astute
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: समझदार (samajhdaar) – Being able to assess situations accurately and turn them to one’s advantage.
Pronunciation
[uh-stoot]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Insightful – अंतरदृष्टि वाला (antardrishti wala)
Related Words
Perceptive – सूक्ष्मदर्शी (sookshmadarshi)
Word Origin
“Astute” Latin shabd “astus” se nikla hai, jiska matlab hai “cleverness ya craftiness”. Iska istemaal 17th century se ho raha hai jab se English mein yeh shabd shamil hua.
– “Astute” comes from the Latin word “astus,” meaning “cleverness or craftiness”. It has been used in English since the 17th century.
Word Family
Adjective: Astute – समझदार (samajhdaar)
Noun: Astuteness – समझदारी (samajhdari)
Usage Examples
1. Ria ne apne astute nirnay se business ko bacha liya.
– Ria saved the business with her astute decision.
2. Politicians aksar astute hote hain, jo jaldi se situations ko samajh lete hain.
– Politicians are often astute, quickly understanding situations.
Cultural Note
Bharat mein, astute vyakti wo maana jata hai jo mushkilon mein bhi samajhdaari se faisle le sake. Yeh quality business aur politics mein bahut important hai.
In Context
“Astute” aksar news mein suna jaata hai, khaaskar jab kisi business ya political leader ki pragmatism aur intelligence ki tareef hoti hai. Yeh shabd kisi ki ability ko highlight karta hai situations ko apne favor mein badalne ki.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Astute” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Astute” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?