keenness
- a word derived from keen.
Example Sentences
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My dad would always say, “When you meet people, get your hand out first to shake their hand,” because it shows keenness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
But Oedipus’ strengths — the keenness of his mind, his heroic commitment to truth and transparency — mustn’t be overlooked.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025
So, there is a general keenness for greater clarity from the new pope.
From BBC • May 6, 2025
Those of us who aren’t artists come here for them, too — their energy, ideas, ambition, scrappiness and keenness are what give this city its inimitable character.
From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2024
He believed that Max knew how he felt, and once more before he died he wanted to talk with him and feel with as much keenness as possible what his living and dying meant.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
