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dexterousness
dex·ter·ous D0186900 (dĕk′stər-əs, -strəs) also dex·trous (-strəs)adj.1. Skillful in the use of the hands.2. Having mental skill or adroitness.3. Done with dexterity: a dexterous maneuver.
[From Latin dexter, skillful; see dexter.]
dex′ter·ous·ly adv.dex′ter·ous·ness n.Synonyms: dexterous, deft, adroit, handy, nimble
These adjectives refer to skill and ease in performance. Dexterous implies physical or mental agility: dexterous fingers; a dexterous debater.
Deft suggests quickness, sureness, neatness, and lightness of touch: deft strokes; a deft turn of phrase.
Adroit implies ease and natural skill, especially in challenging situations: an adroit skier; an adroit negotiator.
Handy suggests a more modest aptitude, principally in manual work: handy with tools.
Nimble stresses quickness and lightness in physical or mental performance: nimble feet; nimble wits.Thesaurusdexterousnessnoun1. The quality or state of being mentally agile:agileness, agility, dexterity, nimbleness, quickness.2. Skillfulness in the use of the hands or body:adroitness, deftness, dexterity, prowess, skill, sleight.dexterousness
Synonyms for dexterousnessnoun the quality or state of being mentally agileSynonyms- agileness
- agility
- dexterity
- nimbleness
- quickness
noun skillfulness in the use of the hands or bodySynonyms- adroitness
- deftness
- dexterity
- prowess
- skill
- sleight
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