adroit

adjective

Meaning

Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Examples

She was adroit at navigating the complex office politics without making any enemies.
His adroit handling of the media crisis prevented the company's stock from crashing.

Synonyms: clever, skillful, deft, adept, dexterous

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adroit

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈdrɔɪt/

Definition

Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Examples

She was adroit at navigating the complex office politics without making any enemies.
His adroit handling of the media crisis prevented the company's stock from crashing.
The thief made an adroit escape through the narrow window before the police arrived.

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