Definition of sharpness Sharpness

/ʃɑˈɹpnʌs/ - [sharpnus] - sharp•ness

We found 16 definitions of sharpness from 5 different sources.

What does sharpness mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: sharpnesses
sharpness - thinness of edge or fineness of point
		keenness
		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"
sharpness - the quality of being keenly and painfully felt; "the sharpness of her loss"
		distressingness, painfulness the quality of being painful; "she feared the painfulness of childbirth"
sharpness - the quality of being sharp and clear
		distinctness
		blurriness, fuzziness, indistinctness, fogginess, softness the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
		uncloudedness, clarity, clearness free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
		definition clarity of outline; "exercise had given his muscles superior definition"
		discernability, legibility distinctness that makes perception easy
sharpness - a quick and penetrating intelligence; "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind"
		acuteness, acuity, keenness
		intelligence the operation of gathering information about an enemy
sharpness - harshness of manner
		asperity
		ill nature a disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition
sharpness - a strong odor or taste property; "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine"
		pungency, bite, raciness
		spicery, spiciness, spice the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
sharpness - the attribute of urgency in tone of voice; "his voice had an edge to it"
		edge
		urgency pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need"