Pronunciation: /ˈkinnəs/
noun a strong or eager interest or enthusiasm
A1 She showed great keenness in learning how to ride a bike.
A2 His keenness for adventure led him to explore new places.
B1 The student's keenness for detail helped her excel in her research project.
B2 The detective's keenness for solving mysteries led to the capture of the criminal.
C1 His keenness for perfectionism sometimes hinders his ability to delegate tasks.
C2 The artist's keenness for capturing emotion in his paintings made him a renowned figure in the art world.
adjective having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
A1 She showed great keenness in learning how to ride a bike.
A2 The students displayed keenness in participating in the school play.
B1 His keenness for adventure led him to travel to remote places.
B2 The detective's keenness for detail helped solve the complex case.
C1 The scientist's keenness for research led to groundbreaking discoveries.
C2 Her keenness for perfection in her work set her apart from her colleagues.
formal His keenness for detail is what sets him apart as a top-notch researcher.
informal She has a keenness for fashion and always knows the latest trends.
slang I can tell by his keenness to hang out that he really wants to be friends.
figurative The artist's keenness of vision allowed her to capture the essence of the sunset in her painting.
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