acuteness

noun

Definition of acutenessnext
1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality judging by the acuteness in his tone when he congratulated me, I think he was actually quite resentful that I won

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2
as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences the acuteness of the bird's eyesight is amazing

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  1. bitterness
  2. sensitivity
  3. bite
  4. perceptiveness
  5. edge
  6. severity
  7. acidity
  8. sharpness
Noun
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Little united the Syrian rebels during the country’s civil war from 2011 to 2024 outside of their hatred of Assad, and Damascus has sought to cultivate this memory of bitterness to keep the country’s disparate groups together.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bitterness
Noun
  • These consumer preferences also reflect Wrangler’s sustainability goals, while trying to meet consumer price sensitivities.
    — Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Parent Erika Flores pointed to the school’s program for students with autism, noting that many of these children, including her son, have sensory issues that could heighten their sensitivity to odors from cremation.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • It's usually transmitted through a bite from a bat, coyote, fox, raccoon or skunk.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Eating it inspires an appreciation for the seamless integration of Mexican and Middle Eastern influences, melding to a state of emphatic brilliance in each bite.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • There is no denying her perceptiveness, and her contemporaneous letters to her husband’s successor, Andrew Johnson—mostly attempts to secure positions for Lincoln loyalists—do not suggest a woman mentally finished off by yet more grief and loss.
    — Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • The future will favor perceptiveness.
    — Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of perceptiveness
Noun
  • The negative is that rookie edge Keyron Crawford is out for the year with an ankle injury.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • China continues to rely on Dutch manufacturer ASML for nearly all of its cutting-edge deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, while some DUV systems encounter US export restrictions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Tyreke Smith had a good month, but the severity of his hamstring injury could make Harris’ path cleaner.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some recalls, Eskin said, are made after companies’ routine testing catches a pathogen before anyone gets sick, while others involve outbreaks that are already underway and vary widely in size and severity.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of severity
Noun
  • Today’s recipe A basic vinaigrette is a balancing act between acidity and fat.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • White vinegar is a common household cleaner that can take the musty scent out of some towels because of its high acidity.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • As a result, their image sharpness is quite similar, but the Roman telescope boasts a significantly larger camera and field of view.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rashford hit his own cross to Benjamin Sesko, who was featuring for the first time since May and lacked a little sharpness.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharpness
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“Acuteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuteness. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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