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
  • Biden left the race in late July, endorsing Harris — and she was greeted with a wave of enthusiasm and support as the Democratic Party quickly coalesced around her.
    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
  • As the surge of enthusiasm over Beijing’s September economic stimulus effort has dissipated, the authorities have promised more.
    Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • In the final weeks, U.S. intelligence officials have attributed to Russia multiple fake videos alleging election fraud in presidential swing states.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Russia, in particular, has been pushing false conspiracies that election officials are coordinating fraud, intelligence officials said.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • The goal is to achieve a juicy look, characterized by an imprecise and slightly smudged application, reminiscent of the resulting lip tint after taking a bite of fruit.
    Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Light bites accompany the tasting, enhancing the experience.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Or maybe your thirst for wine knowledge rivals your thirst for wine.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • For all my thirst for ghost stories as a kid, the ghost-hunting fad that came later never really captured my imagination in the same way.
    Elizabeth Friend, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • This is an authorized telling, written with the participation of its subject, who contributes comments with restrained candor and wry, arch wit.
    David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The women in my family are known for their wit and their grit, but not exactly their warmth and sensitivity.
    Blake Cale, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of wit
Noun
  • The results point to Asian Americans’ sensitivity to the issue of crime and safety due to the uptick of anti-Asian hate during the height of the pandemic that many feel went unaddressed, experts say.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Greg Alder has had great success growing raspberries on the eastern edge of large trees.
    Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Ribbons marked the edge of the area that will be logged.
    April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Special Spirits In every casino, almost anything goes (within reason) to whet the appetites of major players, from craps table pizza deliveries to the presentation $55,000+ bottle of 2016 Screaming Eagle at dinner.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But advocates remain nervous given the GOP’s appetite for other anti-LGBTQ+ policies, such as bills blocking gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
    Kate Sosin, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of appetite
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