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What is another word for Keen? – 241 Keen Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    eager enthusiastic avid zealous passionate dedicated devoted fervent ardent excited thrilled interested intent focused concentrated alert sharp perceptive astute shrewd clever intelligent wise discerning ceptive sensitive responsive receptive eager motivated driven ambitious keenly sharply acutely intensely strongly powerfully effectively efficiently diligently carefully meticulously thoroughly scrupulously fastidious finicky fussy particular exacting demanding strict severe keenness zeal enthusiasm eagerness ardor fervor passion dedication devotion interest attention concentration focus intentness sharpness acuteness intensity strength power effectiveness efficiency diligence care meticulousness thoroughness scrupulousness fastidiousness finickiness fussiness particularity exactness demandingness strictness severity

    Meaning of Keen

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "keen" means having or showing a strong and enthusiastic interest in something, or having a strong and pleasant sensation, especially of pleasure or enjoyment.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "keen" as having or showing a strong desire or interest, or being intensely felt or experienced.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "keen" as feeling or showing a strong interest or enthusiasm for something, or being very good at something.

    Example Uses

    • She is keen on photography and spends most of her free time taking pictures.
    • He is keen to learn new languages and has already mastered three.
    • The kids are keen on playing soccer and practice every day.
    • The company is keen to expand its business and is looking for new investments.
    • The teacher is keen to help her students and provides extra support when needed.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    apathetic indifferent unenthusiastic uninterested unmotivated lethargic lazy sluggish slow dull unresponsive insensitive unperceptive obtuse stupid foolish careless neglectful remiss lax lackadaisical halfhearted lukewarm tepid cool dispassionate unfeeling unconcerned detached aloof distant uninvolved disengaged uncommitted undedicated

    Related Nouns

    intelligence wisdom discernment perception awareness sensitivity responsiveness receptiveness enthusiasm eagerness ardor fervor passion dedication devotion interest attention concentration focus intentness sharpness acuteness intensity strength power effectiveness efficiency diligence care meticulousness thoroughness scrupulousness

    Related Verbs

    focus concentrate attend observe notice perceive discern detect sense feel experience enjoy appreciate value treasure cherish admire respect esteem revere worship adore long yearn desire wish hope aspire strive endeavor try exert effort struggle labor toil work practice train drill rehearse prepare

    Related Adjectives

    intelligent wise discerning perceptive sensitive responsive receptive enthusiastic eager ardent fervent passionate dedicated devoted interested intent focused concentrated alert sharp astute shrewd clever effective efficient diligent careful meticulous thorough scrupulous fastidious finicky fussy particular exacting demanding strict severe keen acute intense strong powerful effective efficient