dextrous Synonyms
Strongest:
- fumbling
- clumsy
- awkward
- heavy-handed
- ungainly
- klutzy
- klutzy
- handless
- gauche
- uncoordinated
- rough-hewn
- uncomfortable
- handless
- stilted
- awkward
- gauche
- uneasy
- unhandy
- clumsy
- uncoordinated
- wooden
- ungraceful
- ungainly
- gawky
- uneasy
- rough-hewn
- stiff
- heavy-handed
- wooden
- fumbling
- stiff
- ungraceful
- stilted
- uncomfortable
- graceless
- unhandy
- gawky
- graceless
Strong:
- ham-handed
- butterfingered
- incapable
- inept
- inept
- bungling
- butterfingered
- incompetent
- ham-fisted
- bungling
- incapable
- ham-fisted
- ham-handed
- inexpert
- inexpert
- incompetent
- maladroit
- maladroit
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
deft, clever, cunning, skillful, agile, skilled,handy, adept, limber, proficient
fumbling,clumsy, awkward, heavy-handed, ungainly, klutzy, klutzy, handless, gauche, uncoordinated
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.
