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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

Etymology

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.