keenness
The word “keenness” has 2 syllables: keen-ness.
It's pronounced as /ˈkiːnnəs/.
What is synonym and antonym for keenness?
In the thesaurus, “keenness” has 23 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for keenness along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for keenness
- acerbity
- acidity
- acumen
- acuteness
- appetite
- astuteness
- bite
- bitterness
- eagerness
- edge
- enthusiasm
- insight
- intelligence
- poignance
- poignancy
- roughness
- sensitiveness
- sensitivity
- severity
- sharpness
- shrewdness
- thirst
- wit
Antonyms for keenness
- apathy
- artlessness
- gentleness
- greenness
- guilelessness
- indifference
- ingenuousness
- innocence
- naiveness
- naivete
- naiveté
- naïveté
- nonchalance
- simplemindedness
- simpleness
- simplicity
- slowness
- softness
- unconcern
- unsophistication
- unworldliness
Meanings of keenness
- noun
- Sharpness or cutting ability.
- Astuteness or sagacity.
- Eagerness or enthusiasm.
Example Sentences
- Her keenness for solving puzzles led her to excel in the competition.
- The detective praised the officer's keenness in noticing the crucial detail.
- The job interviewers were impressed by the candidate's keenness to learn and adapt.
- The teacher appreciated the students' keenness to participate in class discussions.
- In the naturalist's eyes, the forest revealed its wonders through a lens of keenness.
On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keenness, such as: acerbity, acidity, acumen, acuteness, apathy, appetite, artlessness.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.