keenness
intermediateB1/ˈkiːn.nəs/ · keen-ness
The quality of being eager or enthusiastic; intense desire or interest.
Meanings
The quality of being eager or enthusiastic; intense desire or interest.
تیزی کا معیار؛ خواہش یا دلچسپی کا شدید احساس۔
تیزی
tezi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- keen interest
- keen sense
- keen observation
Example Sentences
His keenness for knowledge inspired everyone around him.
اس کی علم کی تیز صورت نے اس کے ارد گرد تمام لوگوں کو متاثر کیا۔
Is ki ilm ki tezi surat ne is ke aird gird tamam logon ko mutasir kiya.
She approached the task with remarkable keenness.
اس نے اس کام کو شاندار تیزی کے ساتھ کیا۔
Us ne is kaam ko shandar tezi ke sath kiya.
His keenness to learn new skills is commendable.
نئی مہارتیں سیکھنے کی اس کی تیزی قابل تعریف ہے۔
Nayi maharatein seekhne ki is ki tezi qabil-tareef hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'keen' as being sharp, like a sharp knife, and 'keenness' is the state of being sharp in enthusiasm.
Imagine a sharp knife cutting through obstacles, representing strong desire and enthusiasm.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت میں تیز ہیں سبھی دل کے لوگ، عشق کی راہ میں لائیں خوشبو کی طرح۔
Mohabbat mein tezi hain sabhi dil ke log, Ishq ki raah mein laayein khushboo ki tarah.
In love, all hearts are sharp, Like fragrance on the path of passion.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کی تیزی، اسی کا فائدہ۔
Jis ki tezi, usi ka faida.
The one who is sharp, benefits.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "cyning" — to know, to be wise
First known use: 14th century
The word has developed over time from the Old English word meaning 'to know', evolving in meaning to signify sharpness or intensity.