butter-fingered Synonyms
butter-fingered Meaning
butter-fingered (a.)
Apt to let things fall, or to let them slip away; slippery; careless.
butter-fingered Sentence Examples
- Despite his best efforts, the butter-fingered chef struggled to maintain a grip on the slippery fish.
- Sarah's butter-fingered attempt to catch the baseball resulted in it bouncing off her palm and rolling away.
- The butter-fingered artist accidentally smudged the painting with an errant brushstroke.
- Tom's butter-fingered handling of the delicate glassware led to several pieces shattering on the floor.
- The butter-fingered toddler dropped his ice cream cone within seconds of receiving it.
- The butter-fingered receptionist fumbled with the keys, causing a delay in unlocking the office door.
- Despite his butter-fingered reputation, he insisted on carrying the tray of fragile crystal glasses.
- The butter-fingered sculptor's creation collapsed under the weight of his clumsy touch.
- The butter-fingered seamstress accidentally pricked her finger with the needle, leaving a tiny drop of blood on the fabric.
- Even with gloves on, he remained butter-fingered, struggling to grasp the slippery doorknob.
FAQs About the word butter-fingered
Apt to let things fall, or to let them slip away; slippery; careless.
awkward,clumsy, maladroit, cack-handed, ham-handed, left-handed, heavy-handed, ham-fisted, all thumbs,handless
skilled, skilled, deft,dextrous, expert, handy, expert, dextrous, deft, skillful
Despite his best efforts, the butter-fingered chef struggled to maintain a grip on the slippery fish.
Sarah's butter-fingered attempt to catch the baseball resulted in it bouncing off her palm and rolling away.
The butter-fingered artist accidentally smudged the painting with an errant brushstroke.
Tom's butter-fingered handling of the delicate glassware led to several pieces shattering on the floor.
