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Meaning of adroit
having a natural ability to do something that needs skill, especially with your hands
Etymology of adroit
The word "adroit" originated from the Old French word "adroit", which is derived from the phrase "à droite", meaning "to the right" or "on the right side", and was used to describe someone who was right-handed or had the right hand more skilled than the left
Historically, the word "adroit" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is skilled or proficient in a particular activity or task
Synonyms
skilled
proficient
adept
expert
talented
accomplished
capable
competent
dexterous
deft
nimble
agile
quick
clever
ingenious
resourceful
cunning
sly
crafty
seasoned
veteran
masterful
virtuosic
brilliant
exceptional
outstanding
superb
excellent
fine
superior
gifted
apt
adroitly
facile
handy
slick
smooth
urbane
sophisticated
polished
refined
suave
debonair
Definitions
- Having a natural ability to do something that needs skill, especially with your hands
- * Having a natural ability to do something that needs mental skill or quick thinking
Usage Examples
- The adroit musician played the complex piece with ease
- * She was an adroit businesswoman who navigated the company through difficult times
- * He was an adroit athlete, able to dodge and weave around his opponents with ease
Antonyms
clumsy
inept
incompetent
unskilled
uncoordinated
awkward
inelegant
maladroit
bumbling
fumbling
stumbling
blundering
careless
thoughtless
tactless
insensitive
unrefined
crude
rude
unpolished
rough
unseasoned
amateurish
unprofessional