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