perspicacity

[US]/ˌpə:spi-'kæsiti/
[UK]/ˌpɚspɪˈkæsɪti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. acumen, keen insight

Example Sentences

Her perspicacity in analyzing complex situations is truly impressive.

The detective's perspicacity led to the quick solving of the case.

His perspicacity in business matters helped him make sound decisions.

The professor's perspicacity in understanding student needs improved the learning environment.

She demonstrated great perspicacity in predicting market trends.

His perspicacity allowed him to see through people's true intentions.

The writer's perspicacity in capturing human emotions resonated with readers.

The manager's perspicacity in identifying talent led to a successful recruitment process.

Her perspicacity in recognizing patterns helped her excel in puzzle-solving.

The politician's perspicacity in reading public opinion shaped his policy decisions.

Real-world Examples

She was a woman of middle-age, with well-formed features of the type usually found where perspicacity is the chief quality enthroned within.

Source: Returning Home

And what a proof of perspicacity and intuition he had once more given by throwing himself at a venture upon that unknown track!

Source: The Mystery of 813 (Part Two)

His face brightened. He seemed pleased at my perspicacity. " But it is avoiding the real question, " I continued, " which is one of right" .

Source: Sea Wolf (Volume 1)

The Emperor listened with eager attention, more and more surprised at the ingenuity, perspicacity, shrewdness and intelligent will which he observed in the man.

Source: The Mystery of 813 (Part Two)

How well she deceived her father we shall have occasion to learn; but her innocent arts were of little avail before a person of the rare perspicacity of Mrs. Penniman.

Source: Washington Square

He was as ever kind and subdued, but the sad perspicacity which she had learnt in suffering suggested to her that, though he had probably never acknowledged it to himself and never would, in his heart he disliked her.

Source: Veil

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