Synonyms for keenness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : keen

Phonetic Transcription : kin

Définition of keenness

Origin : 1520s, from keen (adj.) + -ness.

noun insight

Example sentences :

Of his keenness of observation take the following illustration.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

A slender toque brought out the keenness in the oval of her face.
Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen

She set too high value upon her acumen, upon the keenness of her instincts.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

Still it was hers, awarded to her because of keenness of brain and faithfulness of action.
Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley

Powers of mind that had been dulled were restored to animation and keenness.
Extract from : « Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 » by Various

But he did not; nor did Bale, though the servant's face betrayed the keenness of his anxiety.
Extract from : « The Wild Geese » by Stanley John Weyman

On these he expatiated with all the keenness of argument, joined to logical reasoning.
Extract from : « Fox's Book of Martyrs » by John Foxe

I admit nothing, my boy, save that the keenness of the chase is gone.
Extract from : « The Lure of the Mask » by Harold MacGrath

There was fascination in his glance, and yet it had the dagger's keenness.
Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz

The wisdom and keenness of observation they show are amazing.
Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon

Antonyms for keenness

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