sharpnesses

Noun

sharpness (countable and uncountable, plural sharpnesses)

1. (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.

   Synonyms:

   keenness

2. (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object.
3. (countable) The product or result of being sharp.
   • The first thing that strikes the stranger is the sharpness of the curves on the metre gauge; it is not unusual for a long train to be travelling in three directions at once, and the engine is frequently in full view of the windows of the ninth or tenth carriage.1950 April, Timothy H. Cobb, “The Kenya-Uganda Railway”, in Railway Magazine, page 263
4. pungency or acidity.

   Synonyms:

   acidity, acridity, piquancy, pungency, sourness

5. distinctness, focus.
6. acuteness or acuity.
   • Mrs. PAGE is gifted with a pleasing voice, which is yet imperfectly weeded of certain sharpnesses, but seems susceptible of a wide range of melodious inflection.1861 June 14, “Amusements.”, in The New York Times

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