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Prowess vs Acumen - What's the difference?

prowess | acumen |

As nouns the difference between prowess and acumen

is that prowess is skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity while acumen is quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.

prowess

English

Noun

  • Skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity.
  • Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism

    • References

    * The Oxford Paperback Dictionary fourth edition ISBN 0-19-280012-4

    acumen

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.
  • *
    • , title=(The Celebrity), chapter=2 , passage=Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.
  • *
    • No, no, my dear Watson! With all respect for your natural acumen , I do not think that you are quite a match for the worthy doctor.
  • * 1991 ,
    • Hannibal Lecter: Why do you think he removes their skins, Agent Starling? Enthrall me with your acumen .

    Synonyms

    * sharpness, penetration, keenness, shrewdness, acuteness, acuity, wit, foxiness, intelligence, canniness