ham-handed (Meaning)

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ham-handed (s)

lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

ham-handed Sentence Examples

  1. The politician's ham-handed attempt to sway public opinion only backfired, drawing criticism instead.
  2. With his ham-handed approach to negotiations, he often left both parties feeling unsatisfied.
  3. The chef's ham-handed chopping technique resulted in unevenly sized vegetables.
  4. She cringed at his ham-handed attempts at flirting, finding them more awkward than endearing.
  5. The artist's ham-handed brushstrokes lacked the finesse needed to bring the painting to life.
  6. Despite his best intentions, his ham-handed apology only served to further upset his friend.
  7. The coach's ham-handed strategy led to defeat after defeat for the team.
  8. His ham-handed handling of delicate situations earned him a reputation for being tactless.
  9. The amateur carpenter's ham-handed sawing left jagged edges on the wooden plank.
  10. The company's ham-handed marketing campaign failed to resonate with its target audience, resulting in poor sales.

FAQs About the word ham-handed

lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

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dextrous, deft, handy, masterly, dextrous, skilled, skillful, masterly, skilled, dexterous

The politician's ham-handed attempt to sway public opinion only backfired, drawing criticism instead.

With his ham-handed approach to negotiations, he often left both parties feeling unsatisfied.

The chef's ham-handed chopping technique resulted in unevenly sized vegetables.

She cringed at his ham-handed attempts at flirting, finding them more awkward than endearing.