Deftness and Impairment

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Deftness noun - Ease and grace in physical activity.

Usage example: the effortless deftness with which he plays the piano

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Impairment is an antonym for deftness.

Nearby Words: deft, deftly

Impairment noun - A symptom of reduced quality or strength.

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Deftness is an antonym for impairment.

Nearby Words: impair, impaired, impairing

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