keenness

• Nom décrivant la qualité d'être enthousiaste, passionné, ou de posséder un esprit vif et perspicace.

A noun describing the quality of being eager, enthusiastic, or having a sharp and penetrating intellect.

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1. Sharpness of mindC1formal

   A quick and penetrating intelligence; the quality of being mentally acute.

   Acuité mentale

   • Her keenness of mind allowed her to solve the puzzle quickly.
   • The professor was admired for his intellectual keenness.
   • His keenness in debate made him a formidable opponent.

   Synonymesacuityacutenessastutenessclevernessdiscernmentpenetrationperceptionperspicacitysharpnessshrewdness

   Antonymesdullnessobtusenessslownessstupidity

2. Eagerness or enthusiasmB2formal

   A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something; strong enthusiasm.

   empressement, enthousiasme

   • She showed great keenness to learn new skills.
   • His keenness for the project was evident in his hard work.
   • The team's keenness helped them finish ahead of schedule.

   Synonymesalacrityardoravidityeagernessearnestnessenthusiasmexcitementfervorpassionzeal

   Antonymesapathydisinterestindifferencereluctance

3. Sharpness of an edgeC1formal

   Thinness of edge or fineness of point; the quality of being sharp.

   Acuité (d'une lame)

   • The keenness of the blade made cutting effortless.
   • He tested the keenness of the knife on a piece of paper.
   • The razor's keenness ensured a clean shave.

   Synonymesacutenessedgepointednesssharpness

   Antonymesbluntnessdullness