Deft and Klutzy

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Deft adjective - Accomplished with trained ability.

Usage example: a luthier whose deft craftsmanship is prized by violinists the world over

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Klutzy is an antonym for deft.

Nearby Words: deftness, deftly

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

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Deft is an antonym for klutzy.

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