Deft and Fumbling

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Deft adjective - Skillful with the hands.

Usage example: the deft jeweler quickly attached the diamond to its mount on the gold band

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Fumbling is an antonym for deft.

Nearby Words: deftness, deftly

Fumbling adjective - Showing lack of skill or aptitude.

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Deft is an antonym for fumbling.

Nearby Words: fumble, fumbled

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