keenness
/ˈkiːnnəs/noun
उच्चारण कीन्नस
उत्सुकता, उत्साह, लगन
Core word
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[U] ~ (to do sth) | ~ (for sth)
the quality of wanting to do something very much, or of being very interested in something
उत्सुकता, उत्साह, लगन
- Radhika's keenness to learn impressed all her teachers.
- his keenness for cricket
- Her keenness to win the quiz was clear to everyone.
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- The coach admired the keenness of the new players.
- There was no lack of keenness among the volunteers.
Synonyms eagerness enthusiasm zeal willingness
Opposite reluctance indifference apathy
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the quality of being quick to understand or notice things
(बुद्धि या इंद्रियों की) तीक्ष्णता, पैनापन
- the keenness of an eagle's eyesight
- the keenness of her mind
- The keenness of his hearing helped him notice the tiny sound.
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- Dogs are known for the keenness of their sense of smell.
- A lawyer needs keenness of mind to spot small errors.
Synonyms sharpness acuteness
Opposite dullness
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keenness to do sth
Use a to-infinitive after keenness when you mean a strong wish to do something.
जब किसी काम को करने की तीव्र इच्छा बतानी हो तब 'keenness' के बाद to-infinitive आता है।
- Her keenness to learn impressed the teacher.
- The boys showed great keenness to join the team.
keenness for / on sth
Use for or on with a noun to name the thing someone is enthusiastic about.
किसी वस्तु या विषय का नाम बताने के लिए noun के साथ for या on का प्रयोग होता है।
- His keenness for cricket made him practise every morning.
- Radhika has a keenness on science.
keenness of sight / hearing / mind
For the sharpness of a sense or of the mind, use keenness of followed by the noun.
इंद्रिय या बुद्धि की तेज़ी बताने के लिए keenness of के बाद noun आता है।
- The keenness of her hearing helped her find the missing kitten.
- He is known for his keenness of mind.
keenness (uncountable) with a degree word
Keenness is uncountable. Use great, real or some with it, not a plural form.
'Keenness' uncountable है। इसके साथ great, real या some लगता है, plural रूप नहीं।
- There was real keenness among the applicants.
- She approached the exam with great keenness.
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adjective + keenness
greatgenuineobviousyouthfulrealunusual
- The students showed great keenness to start the project.
verb + keenness
showexpressdisplaylackadmirenotice
- The examiner noticed her keenness to answer every question.
keenness + preposition
to learnfor adventureon musicof eyeamong the young
- His keenness for adventure took him to the Himalayas.
keenness + noun
of sightof hearingof mindof interestof competition
- The keenness of competition in the exam is clear from the number of candidates.
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- The coach praised the keenness of the young players during practice.
प्रशिक्षक ने अभ्यास के दौरान युवा खिलाड़ियों के उत्साह की प्रशंसा की।
- Radhika's keenness for reading made her visit the library every evening.
पढ़ने के प्रति राधिका की लगन ने उसे हर शाम पुस्तकालय जाने के लिए प्रेरित किया।
- Because of the keenness of the competition, only one in a hundred candidates was selected.
प्रतियोगिता की तीव्रता के कारण सौ में से केवल एक अभ्यर्थी का चयन हुआ।
- The keenness of a hawk's eyesight is far greater than ours.
बाज़ की दृष्टि की तीक्ष्णता हमारी दृष्टि से कहीं अधिक होती है।
- His keenness to please the guests was obvious from the way he served tea.
अतिथियों को प्रसन्न करने की उसकी उत्सुकता चाय परोसने के ढंग से ही स्पष्ट थी।
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✗ She has a great keenness for to learn English.
✓ She has a great keenness to learn English.
Use keenness + to-infinitive, without for.
Keenness के बाद to-infinitive आता है, बीच में for नहीं।
✗ His keenness in music is well known.
✓ His keenness for music is well known.
Keenness takes for or on with a subject of interest, not in.
रुचि के विषय के साथ 'keenness' के बाद for या on आता है, in नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
All three show strong interest, but they differ in the kind of feeling and in how they are used.
तीनों गहरी रुचि दिखाते हैं, पर भावना के प्रकार और प्रयोग में अंतर है।
Strong, active wish to do or learn something; also sharpness of senses.
कुछ करने या सीखने की प्रबल सक्रिय इच्छा; साथ ही इंद्रियों की तीक्ष्णता।
- Her keenness to improve was clear.
A wider word for excited interest and energy, often shared by a group.
उत्साहपूर्ण रुचि और ऊर्जा के लिए व्यापक शब्द, जो प्रायः समूह में साझा होता है।
- The class greeted the news with enthusiasm.
Impatient wish for something to happen soon.
किसी बात के जल्दी होने की अधीर इच्छा।
- The children waited in eagerness for the holidays.