deftness

noun

deft·​ness -f(t)nə̇s How to pronounce deftness (audio)
plural -es
Synonyms of deftnessnext
: the quality of being deft : dexterity, neatness, quickness

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“Deftness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deftness. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.

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