acuteness
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5.8
- noun
- /əˈkjuːtnəs/
:
agudeza mental
- I had settled into a mental acuteness unfamiliar to me.
Examples
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His acuteness in understanding the nuances of human behavior made him an excellent psychologist.
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Sometimes his acuteness surprises her.
Fiction book (1997) -
In the course of these fractured, problematic encounters with others, we realize the acuteness of the narrator's solitude, his failure to connect.
Academic text (1997) -
His entrepreneurial acuteness echoes the working-class ingenuity of past immigrants new to Queens and the greater New York boroughs.
Academic text (2016) -
Her acuteness in solving puzzles often impresses her friends.
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The professor praised the student's acuteness during the debate, noting how she quickly grasped complex arguments.
Synonyms
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2.9
A state of being watchful and ready to notice and act on danger or problems
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8.1
Ability to think quickly and clearly
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3.8
A quick, clear way of thinking that helps solve problems
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6.4
Quick, clear thinking that helps you understand and decide
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4.1
Ability to think and respond very fast in the mind
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9.6
The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly
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4.3
Noticing small details and understanding what they mean
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4.1
A quick mind that understands things clearly
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6.9
Skill in understanding people or situations quickly and using that to your advantage
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6.6
Being quick to notice small details and other people's feelings
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6.7
A deep understanding that sees what others do not about people or situations
A quick clear mind that notices small details
The ability to understand things quickly and make good decisions
The ability to notice small details by paying attention
Antonyms
How Sharp
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4.1
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6.9
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5.8
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2.8
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2.9
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3.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Acuteness comes from acute, from the Latin acutus meaning 'sharp'. A helpful image is a 'sharp' mind that notices small details quickly, so acuteness means quick, deep, and penetrating intelligence.