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View synonyms for acuteness
acuteness
[ uh-kyoot-nis ]
noun
- sharpness or intensity:
The incident illustrates with devastating acuteness how important it is to consider the needs of others when choosing our words.
- the fact, quality, or degree of being serious or critical; severity:
The acuteness of these social problems varies from country to country, but everywhere they are an offense against human dignity.
- the quality of being sharp or penetrating in intellect or insight:
I appreciated the courtesy of the committee's interrogation as well as the acuteness of their questions.
- sensitivity even to slight details or impressions:
The acuteness of my hearing while under nervous strain was extraordinary—I could hear a watch ticking three rooms away.
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Other Words From
- hy·per·a·cute·ness noun
- non·a·cute·ness noun
- o·ver·a·cute·ness noun
- su·per·a·cute·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acuteness1
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