dextrous Synonyms
Strongest:
- stiff
- stiff
- heavy-handed
- klutzy
- gauche
- uneasy
- rough-hewn
- clumsy
- ungraceful
- uncomfortable
- uncomfortable
- fumbling
- awkward
- stilted
- graceless
- handless
- graceless
- gawky
- gauche
- heavy-handed
- rough-hewn
- ungainly
- uncoordinated
- wooden
- gawky
- unhandy
- ungainly
- klutzy
- ungraceful
- stilted
- awkward
- handless
- clumsy
- wooden
- fumbling
- uneasy
- unhandy
- uncoordinated
Strong:
- maladroit
- ham-handed
- ham-fisted
- incompetent
- ham-fisted
- bungling
- inexpert
- inept
- butterfingered
- incapable
- butterfingered
- ham-handed
- incompetent
- maladroit
- incapable
- inexpert
- inept
- bungling
Weak:
No Weak antonyms found.
dextrous Meaning
dextrous (s)
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
dextrous (n.)
Alt. of Dextrousness
dextrous Sentence Examples
- The dextrous movements of the juggler captivated the audience as they effortlessly tossed multiple objects in the air.
- A skilled surgeon requires dextrous hands to perform delicate procedures with precision.
- The pianist's dextrous fingers danced across the keys, producing beautiful melodies.
- A dextrous mechanic can swiftly navigate through intricate engine components to diagnose and repair issues.
- In the art of calligraphy, dextrous strokes are essential to create elegant and flowing script.
- Athletes rely on dextrous footwork to maneuver through obstacles and opponents on the field.
- A dextrous chef can effortlessly chop, slice, and dice ingredients with finesse and speed.
- The tailor's dextrous handling of the fabric resulted in perfectly tailored garments.
- Dextrous craftsmen meticulously carve intricate designs into wood, stone, or metal.
- Engineers design robotic arms with dextrous capabilities to perform tasks with human-like precision and agility.
FAQs About the word dextrous
skillful in physical movements; especially of the handsAlt. of Dextrousness
cunning, skillful,handy, deft, agile, skilled, clever, capable, proficient, able
stiff, stiff, heavy-handed, klutzy, gauche, uneasy, rough-hewn, clumsy, ungraceful, uncomfortable
The dextrous movements of the juggler captivated the audience as they effortlessly tossed multiple objects in the air.
A skilled surgeon requires dextrous hands to perform delicate procedures with precision.
The pianist's dextrous fingers danced across the keys, producing beautiful melodies.
A dextrous mechanic can swiftly navigate through intricate engine components to diagnose and repair issues.
