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- [keen]
- /kin/
- /ˈkiːnɪs/
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- [keen]
- /kin/
Definitions of keenness word
- adjective keenness finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor. 1
- adjective keenness sharp, piercing, or biting: a keen wind; keen satire. 1
- adjective keenness characterized by strength and distinctness of perception; extremely sensitive or responsive: keen eyes; keen ears. 1
- adjective keenness having or showing great mental penetration or acumen: keen reasoning; a keen mind. 1
- adjective keenness animated by or showing strong feeling or desire: keen competition. 1
- adjective keenness intense, as feeling or desire: keen ambition; keen jealousy. 1
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Origin of keenness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; 1930-35 for def 8; Middle English kene, Old English cēne; cognate with German kühn, Old High German chuoni bold, Old Norse kœnn wise, skillful
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Parts of speech for Keenness
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keenness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for keenness
noun keenness
- enthusiasm — Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- eagerness — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- zeal — fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor.
- passion — any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.
- gusto — hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general: to dance with gusto. Synonyms: enthusiasm, delight, relish, zest, spirit, fervor.
Antonyms for keenness
noun keenness
- bluntness — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- aversion — If you have an aversion to someone or something, you dislike them very much.
- mildness — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- ineffectiveness — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
- dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
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