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adroit

/əˈdrɔɪt/
a · droit
Adverb:adroitly
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• adjective

1

Clever, skillful, or adept in using the hands or mind, especially in handling difficult situations.

Example

"The diplomat proved adroit at defusing tensions during the complex trade negotiations."

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• Rhymes for adroit

• Nearby Words

adriatic
adrienne
adrift
adroit
adroitly
adroitness
adulation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French adroit, formed from à ('to' or 'according to') and droit ('right'), ultimately from Latin directus ('straight' or 'direct'), reflecting the historical association of the right hand with physical dexterity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adroit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adroit
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