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.

Synonyms of adroit

Words with a similar meaning to adroit:

• clever
• skillful
• deft
• adept
• dexterous

Antonyms of adroit

Words with the opposite meaning to adroit:

• clumsy
• inept

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