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sharp-sightedness

sharp-sightedness

6.8
The ability to notice small details by paying attention
  • noun
  • /ʃɑrpˈsaɪtɪdnəs/
translation icon : perceptividad
  • The detective’s sharp-sightedness proved crucial in solving the complex case.

Examples

  • Her sharp-sightedness allows her to notice details others miss.

  • You need sharp-sightedness to succeed in such a fast-paced work environment.

  • Her sharp-sightedness allowed her to notice the smallest details others missed.

  • The detective's sharp-sightedness was crucial in solving the case.

  • Her sharp-sightedness allowed her to notice the smallest details others missed.

  • The detective’s sharp-sightedness proved crucial in solving the complex case.

  • You need sharp-sightedness to succeed in such a fast-paced work environment.

Synonyms

eye
vssharp-sightedness
677 4.6

The skill of noticing small details and what looks good

is general keen observation rather than specialized aesthetic judgment
alertness
vssharp-sightedness
14 2.9

A state of being watchful and ready to notice and act on danger or problems

is about deep acute perception rather than rapid response to danger
an eye for detail
vssharp-sightedness
8 4.1

A strong ability to notice small things and work very carefully

is broader observant attentiveness rather than narrow detail focus
keen eye
vssharp-sightedness
7 4.1

An ability to notice small details that others miss

is general acute awareness rather than only detail spotting
eagle eye
vssharp-sightedness
  • Informal
3 3.9

The ability to notice small details and mistakes very well

is general acute awareness rather than extreme spotting skill
perspicacity
vssharp-sightedness
  • Formal
2 9.6

The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly

is more about careful attentive noticing than making judgments
keen observation
vssharp-sightedness
1 4.3

Noticing small details and understanding what they mean

is broader attentive noticing rather than detailed interpretation
perceptiveness
vssharp-sightedness
1 6.6

Being quick to notice small details and other people's feelings

is broader general attentiveness rather than focus on subtle feelings
perceptivity
vssharp-sightedness
8.0

A quick ability to notice and understand things

is more about sustained attentive watching than quick understanding
percipience
vssharp-sightedness
  • Formal
9.9

The ability to notice and understand things quickly

is more about steady observational attention than quick clarity
perspicaciousness
vssharp-sightedness
  • Formal
9.9

The ability to understand things quickly and make good decisions

is more observational attention rather than applied judgment
keenness
vssharp-sightedness
4.8

A quick clear mind that notices small details

is focused on attentive observation rather than general strong intellect
photographic eye
vssharp-sightedness
7.0

An ability to notice and remember what you see very clearly

is attentive perception rather than visual memory emphasis

Antonyms

Not noticing things happening around you

Not paying attention that causes mistakes or hurts others

How Observant

sharp-sightedness
6.8
awareness
336 3.2
inattention
8 4.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

sharp-sightedness = sharp-sighted (transparent) = sharp + sighted + ness

Derived by adding '-ness' to 'sharp-sighted', yielding a noun for the quality of being keenly observant.

Etymology

Sharp-sightedness joins sharp ('quick and exact') and sight ('seeing'), like having 'sharp eyes' that spot small or hidden things, so it means being very observant.