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What is another word for Acumen? – 133 Acumen Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    insight perception discernment understanding intelligence astuteness shrewdness sharpness acuity keenness awareness appreciation grasp comprehension intuition instinct judgment wisdom prudence sagacity cleverness cunning subtlety penetration perspicacity foresight vision acuteness mindfulness alertness vigilance sensibility sensitiveness sensibleness.

    Meaning of Acumen

    The ability to make good judgments and decisions, especially in business or politics.

    Definitions

    • A keen understanding and insight; the quality of having a quick and clever mind.

    Example Uses

    • The entrepreneur's business acumen helped her to make smart investments and grow her company.
    • His acumen and experience made him a valuable advisor to the young CEO.
    • She showed great acumen in navigating the complex political landscape and achieving her goals.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignorance foolishness stupidity naivety gullibility obtuseness dullness heaviness clumsiness ineptness incompetence ineptitude foolishness absurdity ridiculousness silliness absurdness illogic irrationality unreasonableness mindlessness thoughtlessness imprudence recklessness.

    Related Nouns

    judgment decision choice option alternative wisdom prudence sagacity discernment perception insight intuition instinct intelligence cleverness cunning subtlety foresight vision strategy plan policy tactic approach method technique.

    Related Verbs

    judge decide choose select opt discern perceive understand realize recognize appreciate grasp comprehend intuit sense feel anticipate foresee predict plan strategize maneuver manipulate outsmart.

    Related Adjectives

    wise prudent sagacious discerning perceptive insightful intuitive instinctive intelligent clever cunning subtle foresighted visionary strategic tactical clever sharp acute keen mindful alert vigilant sensitive sensible.