Handless and Inept

Handless

Handless adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands.
Usage example: she's far too handless to be good at needlework

Inept and handless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Inept" instead an adjective "Handless".

Inept

Inept adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.

Handless and inept are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handless" instead an adjective "Inept".

Nearby Words: ineptitude, ineptly
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