Fumbled and Masterly

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

Usage example: my future father-in-law shook his head over my fumbled attempt to compliment his daughter

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Masterly is an antonym for fumbled.

Nearby Word: fumbling

Masterly adjective - Accomplished with trained ability.

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Fumbled is an antonym for masterly.

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