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cleverness

nounfeminine/iʃpɨɾˈtezɐ/medium

es·per·te·za

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Definitions

-1The quality of being clever; practical intelligence, astuteness, shrewdness. Can have a positive connotation of skill or a negative one of slyness.
He solved the problem with great cleverness.
His cleverness in circumventing the rules ended up harming him.
syn
astutenessshrewdnesssmartness
ant
naivetysimplicitystupidity
Common collocations
native clevernessshow clevernessdemonstrate cleverness
1The quality of being clever; practical intelligence, mental agility, astuteness.
His cleverness allowed him to solve the problem quickly.
More than strength, you need cleverness to win.
syn
astutenessshrewdnesssmartness
ant
stupiditynaivetyslowness
Common collocations
native clevernessquick cleverness
2A clever act or remark, often with a connotation of malice or deceit.
That trick to avoid paying taxes could cause problems.
I don't like your tricks, be honest.
syn
schemerusedeceit
ant
honestyfranknesssimplicity
Common collocations
pull a trickdirty trick

Etymology

De 'esperto' + sufixo '-eza'. 'Esperto' vem do latim 'expertus' (experiente, provado).

Related words

espertoespertalhãoespertarespertinho