Sharpness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharpness

[ ˈʃɑːp.nəs ]

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quality of being sharp

Sharpness is the quality of having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce something. It can also refer to the quality of being keen or alert in perception or intellect.

Synonyms

acuity, acumen, keenness

Examples of usage

The sharpness of the knife made it easy to slice through the bread.
His wit and sharpness of mind impressed everyone at the meeting.

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quality of being clear and distinct

Sharpness can also refer to the quality of being clear, distinct, or vivid in appearance or sound.

Synonyms

clarity, distinctness, precision

Examples of usage

The sharpness of the image on the new TV was impressive.
She could hear the sharpness of his voice in the distance.

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quality of being harsh or critical

In a different context, sharpness can also refer to the quality of being harsh, critical, or cutting in one's words or actions.

Synonyms

acerbity, harshness, severity

Examples of usage

Her sharpness towards her colleagues often created tension in the workplace.
The sharpness of his comments left everyone feeling uncomfortable.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharpness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nitidez

🇮🇳 तीक्ष्णता

🇩🇪 Schärfe

🇮🇩 ketajaman

🇺🇦 різкість

🇵🇱 ostrość

🇯🇵 鋭さ (えいさ)

🇫🇷 netteté

🇪🇸 nitidez

🇹🇷 keskinlik

🇰🇷 날카로움

🇸🇦 حدة

🇨🇿 ostrost

🇸🇰 ostrosť

🇨🇳 清晰度

🇸🇮 ostrina

🇮🇸 skörpuleiki

🇰🇿 өткірлік

🇬🇪 სიმკვეთრე

🇦🇿 kəskinlik

🇲🇽 nitidez

Word origin

The word 'sharpness' originates from the Middle English word 'sharpe', which comes from the Old English word 'scearp'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to keenness, clarity, and harshness. The concept of sharpness has been valued in different contexts throughout history, from the sharpness of a blade to the sharpness of one's intellect or words.