1. the quality or state of having a thin edge or fine point that can cut or pierce easily
Usage: plural of sharpness
2. the quality of being clearly defined, distinct, or well-focused
Usage: plural of sharpness
3. the quality of being quick to understand or having keen intelligence
Usage: plural of sharpness

Examples

• The different sharpnesses of the kitchen knives made some better for specific tasks.
• The photographer adjusted the lens to achieve various sharpnesses in different parts of the image.
• Her mental sharpnesses in mathematics and logic impressed her teachers.
• The winter wind brought sharpnesses that cut through their jackets.
• The critic noted the sharpnesses in the author’s wit and social commentary.
• Different pencils produce different sharpnesses when drawing fine details.