Quick-sightedness
What it means
Speed and accuracy in noticing or grasping something.
Reach for it when naming prompt perception rather than general intelligence
Her quick-sightedness revealed the faulty assumption before the vote.
Words to choose between 5
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playful
quick wit
Fits when rapid clever understanding is meant informally
Careful Quick wit often concerns humor.
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everyday
alertness
Fits when ready awareness is the practical quality
Careful Alertness can fluctuate with fatigue.
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warm
Fits when insight into meaning deserves emphasis
Careful Perceptiveness does not specify speed.
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professional
acuity
Fits when sharp sensory or mental ability is assessed
Careful Acuity sounds clinical and may be measured.
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formal
Fits when sound discrimination between options matters
Careful Discernment may take time.
Opposites 3
- obtuseness
- inattention
- slowness
Common phrases 3
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remarkable quick-sightedness
Remarkable quick-sightedness let the inspector spot a subtle leak.
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quick-sightedness of mind
His quick-sightedness of mind clarified the tangled argument.
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visual quick-sightedness
Visual quick-sightedness helped her track the tiny bird.
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