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butterfingered Antonyms

Opposite of butterfingered

Pinning down the opposite of butterfingered requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Clumsy and prone to dropping things or failing to catch them.

Usage Example

"The sure-handed outfielder dropped an easy fly ball in the final inning."

Strongest
sure-handed
dexterous
deft
adroit
Strong
nimble
coordinated

Similar words to butterfingered

Words similar to butterfingered shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

fumble-fingered
all thumbs
clumsy
ham-fisted
ham-handed
uncoordinated
maladroit
awkward
See all synonyms of butterfingered

• Nearby Words

buttercream
buttercup
butterfat
butterfingered
butterfingers
butterfish
butterfly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Butterfingered. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/butterfingered
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