keen•ness
We found 8 definitions of keenness from 5 different sources.
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keenness - thinness of edge or fineness of point | ||
sharpness | ||
bluntness, dullness the quality of being direct and outspoken; "the bluntness of a Yorkshireman" | ||
sharp having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point" | ||
configuration, conformation, contour, shape, form an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" | ||
keenness - a quick and penetrating intelligence; "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind" | ||
acuteness, acuity, sharpness | ||
intelligence the operation of gathering information about an enemy | ||
keenness - a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something | ||
eagerness, avidity, avidness | ||
enthusiasm a lively interest; "enthusiasm for his program is growing" |