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deftness Antonyms

Opposite of deftness

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

The quality of being quick, neat, and effortlessly skillful in physical movement or mental handling of a situation.

Usage Example

"The surgeon performed the delicate procedure with remarkable clumsiness and precision."

Strongest
clumsiness
awkwardness
ineptness
ineptitude
Strong
maladroitness
ungainliness

Similar words to deftness

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

dexterity
adroitness
nimbleness
agility
skillfulness
finesse
proficiency
aptitude
See all synonyms of deftness

• Nearby Words

defrost
deft
deftly
deftness
defunct
defund
defuse

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