Synonyms of ambidextrous

ambidextrous

adjective

as in skillful

unusually proficient in more than one use or skill

A successful do-it-yourselfer who is ambidextrous in all manner of crafts.

Related Words

• skillful
• dexterous
• expert
• adroit
• masterful
• artful
• deft
• adaptable
• flexible
• resourceful
• multifaceted
• multitalented
• delicate
• cunning
• crafty
• trick
• tricky
• all-around
• wily
• subtle
• foxy
• sneaky
• slick
• underhand
• underhanded
• sly
• shifty
• devious
• subtile
• shady
• guileful
• trickish
• sneaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ambidextrous

The coach explains how to counter Baek-jeong’s ambidextrous fighting style, and the boys spend their remaining time training. — Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Apr. 2026

Daniel Vettori, one of the great left-arm spinners of his generation, will develop the younger options, among them wrist-spinner Zeeshan Ansari, left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey and the ambidextrous Kamindu Mendis. — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2026

Knapp credits some of his success to host Ryan Seacrest, who suggested that Knapp use his ambidextrous skills to spin the wheel with his left hand after not finding success using the right. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026

As 2026 approaches, the leaders who are pulling ahead are those embracing an ambidextrous organizational model. — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025

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