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keenness

 

[ ˈkiːnnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emotional reaction

The quality or state of being keen; eagerness; enthusiasm.

Synonyms

eagerness, enthusiasm, zeal

Examples of usage

  • He felt a keenness to learn more about the subject.
  • Her keenness for adventure led her to travel to remote places.
Context #2 | Noun

perception

Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, knife, or sense.

Synonyms

acuteness, keeness, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • The keenness of his vision allowed him to spot the tiny details.
  • She admired the keenness of his hearing, which could pick up even the faintest sounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "keenness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acuidade

🇮🇳 तीव्रता

🇩🇪 Scharfsinn

🇮🇩 ketajaman

🇺🇦 гострота

🇵🇱 ostrość

🇯🇵 鋭さ (するどさ)

🇫🇷 acuité

🇪🇸 agudeza

🇹🇷 keskinlik

🇰🇷 날카로움

🇸🇦 حدة

🇨🇿 ostrost

🇸🇰 ostrosť

🇨🇳 敏锐 (mǐnruì)

🇸🇮 ostrina

🇮🇸 skerpa

🇰🇿 өткірлік

🇬🇪 სიმკვეთრე

🇦🇿 itiqlik

🇲🇽 agudeza

Word origin

The word 'keenness' originated from the Middle English 'kene,' meaning 'sharp' or 'bold.' Over time, it evolved to encompass the sense of eagerness and enthusiasm. The term reflects a combination of sharp perception and intense interest, capturing a sense of focus and passion.

See also: keen, keeness, keening, keenly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,137, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.