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Another word for deftness

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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 dexterity and precision."

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dexterity
adroitness
nimbleness
Strong
agility
skillfulness
finesse
proficiency
aptitude

Opposites of deftness

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

clumsiness
awkwardness
ineptness
ineptitude
maladroitness
ungainliness
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• Nearby Words

defroster
deft
deftly
deftness
defunct
defund
defuse

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