All 3 Uses of
shrewd
in
Arrowsmith
- But he had for Martin a charm that could not be accounted for by cheerfulness, his shrewdness, his vague courage.†
Chpt 5 *
- The Martin Arrowsmith who had been supercilious toward Pickerbaugh and old Dr. Winters had for Rouncefield and Angus Duer and the other keen taut specialists of the clinic only the respect of the poor and uncertain for the rich and shrewd.†
Chpt 25
- They thus received surprisingly large sums, and among all clever people it was believed that they were too coyly shrewd to be sincere.†
Chpt 40
Definition:
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(shrewd) smart -- especially in negotiating with people (may infer underhanded dealings)