keenness

noun

Definition of keennessnext
1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality the keenness of the knife should tell you that it was sharpened recently a writer famous for the keenness of her wit

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2
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest was looking forward to his birthday party with the keenness of a youngster

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3
as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters had the financial keenness to know that the stock was overvalued

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4
as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences there's an enhanced keenness of hearing that young mothers seem to develop

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keenness
  1. enthusiasm
  2. intelligence
  3. bite
  4. thirst
  5. wit
  6. sensitivity
  7. edge
  8. appetite
Noun
  • Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Trump, who will take office Jan. 20 and has talked up his plans to make the U.S. as attractive as possible for corporations, was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from the large crowd that had gathered on the floor.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • In 2021, the Justice Department charged three North Korean computer programmers, members of the country's military intelligence agency, in connection with a series of global cyberattacks allegedly conducted on behalf of the regime.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Israel’s intelligence capabilities inside Iran are understood to be vast and Israeli intelligence has carried out multiple successful assassinations inside Iran.
    Zeena Saifi, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Located just below Tak, Izakaya is ideal for quick bites of sushi and sips of sake in a casual setting.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Betting on one brand gives you only one bite at the apple.
    Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of bite
Noun
  • The only roadblock would be whether there’s a thirst to keep telling them.
    Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
  • When police released his mug shot late Monday, giving a fuller picture of the good-looking person from the photo authorities had released days prior, online thirst was everywhere.
    Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of wit
Noun
  • Symptoms include headaches, muscle and joint pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.
    Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Jenkins puts all this across with sensitivity and what feels like a gentle confidence.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.
    Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Those numbers, reflecting investors’ appetite for sports teams, are resetting the hockey market after the Ottawa Senators sold for $950 million, or 7.4 times revenue, last year—and after the Pittsburgh Penguins sold for $875 million (4.7x) in 2021.
    Brett Knight, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • These drugs mimic gut hormones that regulate blood sugar and reduce appetite.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of appetite
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