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What is abstract word for the keen?

It depends on the context of "keen" you're trying to represent. Here are some options depending on the meaning:

For "eager" or "enthusiastic":

* Avidity: Strong enthusiasm or eagerness.

* Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

* Ardor: Great intensity of feeling; passion.

* Fervor: Intense and passionate feeling.

* Alacrity: Promptness and eagerness.

For "sharp" or "intelligent":

* Acuity: Sharpness of vision or hearing; mental sharpness.

* Astuteness: The ability to understand and judge situations accurately and quickly.

* Sagacity: The ability to make good judgments.

* Discernment: The ability to judge well; good judgment.

For "intense" or "powerful":

* Vigor: Great strength or energy.

* Intensity: The quality of being intense; great strength or forcefulness.

For "specific" or "precise":

* Precision: The quality of being exact; accuracy.

* Specificity: The quality of being specific; particularity.

The best abstract word will depend on the specific nuance of "keen" you are trying to capture.

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