sharp-sightedness
- noun
- /ʃɑrpˈsaɪtɪdnəs/
- The detective’s sharp-sightedness proved crucial in solving the complex case.
Examples
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Her sharp-sightedness allows her to notice details others miss.
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You need sharp-sightedness to succeed in such a fast-paced work environment.
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Her sharp-sightedness allowed her to notice the smallest details others missed.
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The detective's sharp-sightedness was crucial in solving the case.
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Her sharp-sightedness allowed her to notice the smallest details others missed.
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The detective’s sharp-sightedness proved crucial in solving the complex case.
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You need sharp-sightedness to succeed in such a fast-paced work environment.
Synonyms
136
4.6
The skill of noticing small details and what looks good
11
4.1
An ability to notice small details that others miss
10
2.9
A state of being watchful and ready to notice and act on danger or problems
8
3.9
The ability to notice small details and mistakes very well
5
4.1
A strong ability to notice small things and work very carefully
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4.3
Noticing small details and understanding what they mean
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9.6
The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly
1
6.6
Being quick to notice small details and other people's feelings
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4.8
A quick clear mind that notices small details
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8.0
A quick ability to notice and understand things
1
7.0
An ability to notice and remember what you see very clearly
1
9.9
The ability to notice and understand things quickly
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9.9
The ability to understand things quickly and make good decisions
Antonyms
How Observant
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.