dextrous (Meaning)
dextrous (s)
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
dextrous (n.)
Alt. of Dextrousness
Synonyms & Antonyms of dextrous
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- uncoordinated
- gawky
- fumbling
- graceless
- klutzy
- rough-hewn
- uncomfortable
- uncomfortable
- graceless
- wooden
- awkward
- klutzy
- gawky
- handless
- gauche
- handless
- unhandy
- ungraceful
- stiff
- ungraceful
- awkward
- fumbling
- uncoordinated
- heavy-handed
- gauche
- uneasy
- stilted
- uneasy
- unhandy
- clumsy
- stilted
- heavy-handed
- rough-hewn
- stiff
- ungainly
- wooden
- ungainly
- clumsy
Synonyms:
- loose-jointed
- lissome
- sure-handed
- double-jointed
- coordinated
- lissom
- lithesome
- competent
- spry
- flexible
- masterly
- qualified
- habile
- 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
handy, deft, agile, clever, skilled, cunning, skillful,expert, proficient, limber
uncoordinated, gawky, fumbling, graceless, klutzy, rough-hewn, uncomfortable, uncomfortable, graceless, 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.