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

The Carolina Panthers knew that Chris Brazzell was going to be sure-handed and rangy and fast when the team selected him in the third round of the draft last month. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026

Primarily a shortstop, the sure-handed Lombard has also spent some time at third base this season. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026

Hemby is a sure-handed, downhill runner with solid receiving skills out of the backfield. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026

There’s nobody more sure-handed than Miggy. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 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