Deft and Gawky

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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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Gawky is an antonym for deft.

Nearby Words: deftness, deftly

Gawky adjective - Having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner.

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Deft is an antonym for gawky.

Nearby Words: gawk, gawked, gawking

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