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   keenness

   /ˈkiːnnɪs/

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   • 1. the quality of being eager or enthusiastic; eagerness: "he has expressed his keenness to retain his job" Similar eagernesswillingnessreadinessdesirewishanxietyimpatienceenthusiasmfervourwholeheartednesszestzealardourpassiondevotionavidityearnestnessdiligenceassiduityconscientiousnessintentnesssharpnessrazor-sharpnessacutenesssharpnesssensitivityperceptivenessdiscriminationclarityacuitysharpnesssubtletyincisivenessastutenessperspicacityperceptivenessquick-wittednesssharp-wittednessshrewdnesspenetrationinsightclevernessdiscernmentintelligencebrightnessbrilliancecanninesssagacityincisivenesscausticitytartnesssharpnessmordancyacidityacerbitytrenchancypungencyvirulencesarcasmsardonicismsatireintensityacutenessextremitystrengthpowerviolenceprofunditydepthferocityOpposite reluctancebluntnessdullnessobtusenessgentlenessinsipidity

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   What is a synonym for keenness?

   • Synonyms for Keenness are for example enthusiasm, excitement and fervour. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Keenness”. You might be able to find more answers by using these: enthusiasm, excitement, fervour and zeal. We found 20 answers for the crossword clue Keenness .

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   What does keen mean?

   • The meaning of KEEN is intellectually alert : having or characteristic of a quick penetrating mind; also : shrewdly astute. How to use keen in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Keen.

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   What is a keen interest?

   • keen interest Many people are taking a keen interest (= a very great interest) in the result of the vote. The tribe used obsidian to cut through whale skin, as the thick skin could dull even the keenest blade within a matter of minutes. Theresa isn’t too keen on pets. Some firms are diversifying their businesses in response to keen competition.

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   What is keenness?

   • Definition of keenness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the quality of being enthusiastic or wanting something very much synonym eagerness I admire his enthusiasm and keenness to experiment. the strength or depth of a feeling the quality of understanding well or quickly the quality of competing very hard for something

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   an ability to see, notice, or hear things very well: She has a keenness of ear and eye. More examples. Cultural criticism sinks or swims on the keenness of its observations. his understanding of the world problems, the depth of his questions, his grasp of the issues and the keenness of his mind.

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     KEENNESS meaning: 1. the quality of being very interested...

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     keenness definicja: 1. the quality of being very interested...

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     keenness translate: 熱心さ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Keenness: Catalan Translation

     KEENNESS translate: entusiasme, interès, afició. Learn more...

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     keenness translate: 열정적임. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     keenness translate: حِرص / حَماسة. Learn more in the...

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   Keenness is a state of being eager. Your keenness to answer your teacher's question may cause you to jump out of your seat a little as you raise your hand. Keenness is a kind of enthusiasm, like a group of fans' keenness to meet their favorite movie star.

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   Keenness is the quality of being enthusiastic or wanting something very much. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with synonyms, pronunciation and pictures.

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   Keenness means having a sharp edge, point, or intelligence, or being enthusiastic or eager. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of the word keenness in different languages.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKEEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much: She's a keen tennis player. Joan wanted to go to a movie but I wasn't keen (= I didn't want to go). keen to They were very keen to start work as soon as possible. keen on She's keen on (playing) tennis. UKMy son's mad keen on cycling.

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   Keenness is a state or quality of being eager, enthusiastic, or intensely interested in something. Learn the detailed meaning, history, and usage examples of this noun, and test your knowledge with a quiz.