sure-handed

adjective

sure-hand·​ed ˈshu̇r-ˈhan-dəd 

ˈshər-

: proficient and confident in performance especially using the hands

sure-handedness noun

Examples of sure-handed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But in the works that followed de Kooning’s elegant, sure-handed lines were disturbed once again. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Olugbode was explosive, smooth in his routes and sure-handed, bouncing back from a first-quarter fumble to score his second touchdown. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Breece Hall is coming off his first 1,000-yard rushing season, and the sure-handed Garrett Wilson remains the top receiving threat. — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Barkate is set to be a sure-handed option for Mensah at outside receiver. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sure-handed

• countermanded
• evenhanded
• reprimanded
• underhanded
• backhanded
• commanded
• demanded
• disbanded
• expanded
• misbranded
• remanded
• unbranded