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Nimbleness vs Keenness - What's the difference?

nimbleness | keenness | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between nimbleness and keenness

is that nimbleness is the quality of being nimble while keenness is sharpness or cutting ability.

nimbleness

English

Noun

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  • the quality of being nimble
  • *, IV.iii
  • *:'Tis better that the enemy seek us;
  • *:So shall he waste his means, weary his soldiers,
  • *:Doing himself offense, whilst we lying still
  • *:Are full of rest, defense, and nimbleness .

    • keenness

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • sharpness or cutting ability
  • astuteness or sagacity
  • eagerness or enthusiasm