Awkward
Awkward adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands.
Usage example: an awkward catch of a fly ball
Handless and awkward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handless" instead an adjective "Awkward".
Nearby Words: awkwardness, awkwardly
Handless
Handless adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands.
Usage example: she's far too handless to be good at needlework
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