Entry Word: dexterity

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 mental skill or quickness <the ambassador showed great dexterity in his handling of the touchy situation>

Synonyms adroitness, cleverness, finesse, sleight

Related Words ability, prowess, talent; competence, efficiency, expertise, know-how, proficiency; ingeniousness, ingenuity, resourcefulness

Near Antonyms inadequacy, ineptitude, ineptness; slowness, stupidity

2 ease and grace in physical activity <the juggler needed lots of dexterity in order to keep all five balls in the air at the same time>

Synonyms agility, deftness, nimbleness, sleight, spryness

Related Words coordination

Antonyms awkwardness, clumsiness, gawkiness