left-handed
adjective
ˈlef-ˈtan- \
Definition of left-handed
1 : using the left hand habitually or more easily than the right also : swinging from left to right a left-handed batter
2 : relating to, designed for, or done with the left hand
3 : morganatic
b : insincere, backhanded, dubious a left-handed compliment
5a : having a direction contrary to that of the hands of a watch viewed from in front : counterclockwise
b : having a spiral structure or form that ascends or advances to the left a left-handed rope
6 : having or being the L-form molecular structure
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Synonyms & Antonyms for left-handed
Synonyms
artificial, backhanded, counterfeit, double, double-dealing, double-faced, fake, feigned, hypocritical, insincere, lip, mealy, mealymouthed, phony (also phoney), pretended, two-faced, unctuous
Antonyms
artless, candid, genuine, heartfelt, honest, sincere, undesigning, unfeigned
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left-handed
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of left-handed
: using the left hand more easily than the right hand
: made for the left hand
: using or done with the left hand
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left-handed
adjectiveKids Definition of left-handed
1 : using the left hand better or more easily than the right a left-handed person
2 : done or made with or for the left hand a left-handed pitch a left-handed glove
left-handed
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Medical Definition of left-handed
1 : using the left hand habitually or more easily than the right
2 : relating to, designed for, or done with the left hand
3 : having a direction contrary to that of movement of the hands of a watch viewed from in front
4 : levorotatory
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