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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
  • Magazine understands that an experience need not be melodramatic or unique to be deeply transformative, and that moments of joy or bitterness, confusion or clarity, can all sit side by side.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Don’t leave without trying the cold brew tamarindo, where the fruit’s tartness plays against the bitterness of the coffee.
    — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of bitterness
Noun
  • Now Jackie has red contact lenses that help with her extreme sensitivity to bright light, like ordinary daylight.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Veterinarian Kelly Hood adds that dogs with skin or respiratory sensitivities are especially vulnerable to irritation.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • The goat is tender and deeply savory, the perfect vehicle for slathering charred avocado and queso for a truly melt-in-your-mouth bite.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Gummi Popz, chewy bite-sized squares filled with fizzing candy, went on sale earlier this year.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 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 Eagles were not as dominant in 2025, partly due to the regression of the depth in their secondary and the injuries sustained at edge rusher.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The facilities would include what’s known as an edge computing data center, which typically is much smaller than traditional data centers and which Global Stack says would require lower utility use and no municipal water connection.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • No information was immediately available on the severity of the injuries.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Contract terms, vendor requirements, safety programs and business continuity planning can reduce either the likelihood or financial severity of certain losses before financing enters the equation.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of severity
Noun
  • The beef is ultra savory and deeply spiced with chili powder and cumin, while tomatoes and black beans add body and gentle acidity to the filling.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026
  • It’s also commonly used in dressings and marinades due to its acidity.
    — Lauren O'Connor, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of acidity
Noun
  • After showing signs of sharpness Monday in Detroit, Ryan never settled in Sunday, and Cleveland took advantage.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Beavis and Butt-Head function as a note-perfect satire of teenage confidence and idiocy, but the sharpness of the writing has always belied the bottom-of-the-barrel intellect of its title characters.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of sharpness
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