keenness

🇺🇸 /ˈkiːnnəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkiːnnəs/
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noun
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a strong feeling of wanting or enjoying something

His keenness for the project was evident in his detailed planning.

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how strong or deep a feeling is

Her keenness to help was touching.

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being quick to understand or perceive

She showed keenness in grasping new concepts.

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trying very hard to win or achieve something

The keenness of the players was palpable as they competed for the title.

translation

n. a strong feeling of wanting or enjoying something; how strong or deep a feeling is; being quick to understand or perceive; trying very hard to win or achieve something

Word Forms

Plural keennesses