Noun: acuteness u'kyoot-nus
- The quality of having a sharp edge or point
"The acuteness of the blade made it perfect for delicate carving"
- A sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
"dogs have a remarkable acuteness of smell"
- A quick and penetrating intelligence
"he argued with great acuteness";
- acuity, sharpness, keenness
Type of: intelligence, keenness, sensibility, sensitiveness, sensitivity, sharpness
Antonym: obtuseness