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butterfingered Synonyms

Another word for butterfingered

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"The fumble-fingered outfielder dropped an easy fly ball in the final inning."

Strongest
fumble-fingered
all thumbs
clumsy
Strong
ham-handed
ham-fisted
uncoordinated
maladroit
awkward
bungling
ungainly

Opposites of butterfingered

The opposite of butterfingered shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sure-handed
dexterous
deft
adroit
nimble
coordinated
See all opposites of butterfingered

• Nearby Words

buttercream
buttercup
butterfat
butterfingered
butterfingers
butterfish
butterfly

Cite this Entry

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