keen
adjective
finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily.
keenness
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a word derived from
keen.
Example Sentences
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With 15 of the women appointed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the lineup likely reflects the new authorities' keenness to demonstrate inclusivity following criticism that women and minorities have been under-represented in the country's post-war transition.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
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
This defeat, the Pasting in Perth, came from the middle order's keenness to push away from their bodies.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025
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
These and hundreds more were collected in the American woods, shipped across the ocean to England and France and Russia, and received with greedy keenness and trembling fingers.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
