Bungling and Deft

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Bungling adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation).

Usage example: I refuse to let that bungling incompetent insult me again

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Deft is an antonym for bungling.

Nearby Words: bungle, bungled, bungler

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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Bungling is an antonym for deft.

Nearby Words: deftness, deftly

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