keenness
- a word derived from keen.
Example Sentences
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Keenness to snare the Cup roused their feelings.
From Time Magazine Archive
Keenness can only be acquired if the physical, mental, and nervous systems are in tune.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by Tilden, William (Bill) Tatem
Keenness of scent and range of hearing would now be of less moment, but sight would be stimulated, especially when soft-footed climbing carnivores came on the scene.
From The Story of Evolution by McCabe, Joseph
That those Papers are pointed with a Keenness of Enmity, for which the Talents, which you are pleased to ascribe, cannot sufficiently apologize.
From An Essay on the Antient and Modern State of Ireland by Brooke, Henry
Keenness in that direction would have done violence to the repose and sweetness of her blessed presence.
From The Helpmate by Sinclair, May
