keen-eyed

Nothing escapes notice

Keen-eyed means having sharp vision or exceptional powers of observation.

Someone keen-eyed notices details others miss: The keen-eyed editor caught every typo.

It can describe literal visual acuity or figurative perceptiveness—a keen-eyed detective, a keen-eyed critic.

observation

watchful

Carefully attentive, observant

vigilant · attentive · noticing · scanning · surveying · spotting · detecting · discerning · scrutinizing · monitoring

hunting

tracker

One who follows trails

stalker · archer · sniper · falconer · scout · hunter · raptor · sharpshooter · ranger · bushcraft

detail

meticulous

Showing extreme attention to detail

fastidious · careful · analytical · discriminating · critical · sharp · astute · discerning · nitpicking · fine-tuned

editorial

proofreader

One who corrects texts

critic · appraiser · examiner · inspector · auditor · fact-checker · evaluator · assessor · vetter · curator

Categories
Opposites
visual acuity

keen-eyedblind

Lacking the sense of sight

myopic · purblind · near-sighted · dim-sighted · short-sighted

observational alertness

keen-eyedoblivious

Lacking any awareness

unobservant · inattentive · unseeing · heedless · unaware

perceptual discernment

keen-eyedundiscerning

Lacking critical judgment

obtuse · dull-eyed · unperceptive · imperceptive · dense

Family

keen, eye, keenly, keenness, keener, keenest, eyes, eyed, eyeing

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G