sure-handed

adjective

sure-hand·​ed ˈshu̇r-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce sure-handed (audio)
ˈshər-
: proficient and confident in performance especially using the hands
sure-handedness noun

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The usually sure-handed Toglia committed two errors in a game for just the second time in his career. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 June 2025 Meanwhile, Anderson’s star has been steadily rising at LVMH with his innovative and sure-handed rejuvenation of Loewe, which was founded in 1846. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 June 2025 And the usually sure-handed Terps committed some ghastly errors at inopportune times. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025 From our review: What clinches the portrait is the sure-handed direction and Kana’s organic performance of a daunting character. The New York Times, New York Times, 16 May 2025 What clinches the portrait is the sure-handed direction and Kana’s organic performance of a daunting character. Nicolas Rapold, New York Times, 15 May 2025 Even the normally sure-handed Anže Kopitar had trouble keeping pucks or receiving passes. The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Given his roots as a college wide receiver, Smith could emerge as a sure-handed, third-down back. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 The Chargers were searching for a sure-handed, downfield threat. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sure-handed was in 1930

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“Sure-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sure-handed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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