Deft and Maladroit

Opposite meaning words

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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Maladroit is an antonym for deft in skilful topic.

Nearby Words: deftness, deftly

Maladroit adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands.

Usage example: some maladroit steering on her part caused the bicycle to go crashing into the bushes

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Deft is an antonym for maladroit.

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