dextrous (Meaning)
dextrous (s)
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
dextrous (n.)
Alt. of Dextrousness
Synonyms & Antonyms of dextrous
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- awkward
- ungainly
- gawky
- gawky
- ungraceful
- stiff
- uncoordinated
- uneasy
- unhandy
- gauche
- klutzy
- wooden
- ungainly
- stilted
- graceless
- unhandy
- handless
- heavy-handed
- graceless
- rough-hewn
- uncomfortable
- awkward
- ungraceful
- uneasy
- rough-hewn
- stilted
- fumbling
- gauche
- uncoordinated
- fumbling
- klutzy
- wooden
- clumsy
- clumsy
- uncomfortable
- heavy-handed
- stiff
- handless
Synonyms:
- qualified
- double-jointed
- competent
- habile
- spry
- lissom
- loose-jointed
- lissome
- flexible
- masterly
- lithesome
- sure-handed
- coordinated
- lithe
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
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, clever, agile, skillful,handy, skilled, deft, limber, capable,expert
awkward, ungainly, gawky, gawky, ungraceful, stiff, uncoordinated, uneasy, unhandy, gauche
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.
