Definitions

on the inside

ADJECTIVE

shrewd

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astute cagey canny crafty farsighted ingenious judicious keen penetrating perceptive probing prudent sensible sharp slick sly smart wily wise

WEAK

acute argute artful astucious brainy calculating cunning cutting deep discerning discriminating foxy heady in the know inside knowing on top of perspicacious piercing profound quick-witted sagacious savvy shark slippery smooth streetwise tricky underhand up on wised up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blunt dull foolish honest idiotic ignorant inept obtuse senseless slow stupid unclever unintelligent unreasonable unstylish unwise

WEAK

frivolous naive unthinking

Example Sentences

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"My first thought was that my kids, whose faces live permanently on the inside of my eyelids, wouldn't remember me," she wrote.

From BBC

Nysos, the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile champion ridden by Flavien Prat, was on the inside of Nevada Beach, the Goodwood Stakes winner ridden by Juan Hernandez.

From Los Angeles Times

Though she didn’t always know she’d end up on the other side of things, she’s now on the inside looking out — often at fans.

From Los Angeles Times

Its asymmetrical lacing design gave players a larger striking surface on the inside of the foot, enhancing the control of the ball.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s an inside joke, but you’re on the inside.

From Salon

on the inside

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