Meaning: Having keen judgment and perception; shrewd
Hindi: चतुर / कुशाग्रबुद्धि
Synonyms: shrewd, sharp, perceptive, clever
Antonyms: naive, foolish, obtuse
Asked in: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 · SSC Steno 2024 T-1 · SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2021
astute in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The detective's astute observations led to the discovery of crucial evidence, unlike his oblivious partner.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) idiotic
Correct Answer: idiotic
Explanation: The word "astute" refers to someone who is sharp or perceptive, showing cleverness or insight. The opposite of astute would be "idiotic," which describes a lack of intelligence or insight. - Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 Antonyms
Choose the correct option.
'astute' is most opposite to: _____Answer & explanation
Answer: D) gullible
"Astute" means having sharp judgement; shrewd. Its antonym is "Gullible" — easily deceived or persuaded. "Savvy" and "Adroit" are synonyms of astute. "Distraught" means deeply upset, unrelated. Hence the correct answer is gullible.
Examples
- “She made an astute business decision.”
astute – questions
What is the meaning of astute in Hindi?
astute means “चतुर / कुशाग्रबुद्धि” in Hindi. In English: Having keen judgment and perception; shrewd
What are the synonyms of astute?
Synonyms of astute: shrewd, sharp, perceptive, clever.
What is the opposite of astute?
Antonyms of astute: naive, foolish, obtuse.
Has astute been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – astute has been asked 4 times in SSC exams: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC Steno 2024 T-1, SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2021.