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as in clumsy
lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands
I'd rather have no help at all than have his left-handed "assistance"
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as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
failed to realize that he had received a left-handed compliment
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as in counterclockwise
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Recent Examples of left-handed
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Gage entered for starter Tyler Mahle in the top of the sixth with one on and two out, tasked with facing the left-handed hitting Brandon Marsh.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, the left-handed neutrinos could turn out to be slightly ambidextrous and therefore capable of giving themselves mass.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Those are the two middle-of-the-order righties who should thrive against left-handed pitching.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for left-handed
Adjective
Brett Baty will get the bulk of his playing time, especially since the utilityman also hits left-handed.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
Gage entered for starter Tyler Mahle in the top of the sixth with one on and two out, tasked with facing the left-handed hitting Brandon Marsh.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Alternatively, the left-handed neutrinos could turn out to be slightly ambidextrous and therefore capable of giving themselves mass.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Those are the two middle-of-the-order righties who should thrive against left-handed pitching.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for left-handed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left-handed
Adjective
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Our hands soon became insensitive, clumsy hooks.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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The production is a revival of the disappointingly fussy, clumsy, old-fashioned one by Lee Blakeley the company unveiled in 2013 for Conlon and to celebrate the Verdi bicentennial.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stephon Castle and Deni Avdija received double techs for this sequence at the end of Spurs-Blazers Game 4.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The first two Washington Nationals batters reached with a walk and a double in the third inning Saturday, giving the visitors runners on second and third with no outs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Then, rotate them counterclockwise for six circles.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Because air swirls counterclockwise around low-pressure systems, Cook says, the alignment will sweep frigid air deep into the central U.S. next Sunday and, from there, into the southeastern states next Monday and Tuesday.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Cavaliere made headlines earlier this year by banning Chappell Roan from ever performing at the concert after the singer had an awkward encounter with the stepdaughter of Brazilian soccer player Jorginho.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is one of Washington’s enduring, if somewhat awkward, rituals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors allege Burke later bought a shovel, chainsaws, a body bag, and a blue inflatable kiddie pool under a fake name online, and used the items to dismember Rivas in his garage.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2026
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Artificial Plants Designer Ashley Hauza says a fake ficus tree on a porch isn't going to fool anyone.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Likewise, lip masks designed to be worn overnight can provide improved hydration and comfort over daytime treatments.—
Caroline Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the opposite end of the spectrum, Tatianna points to cinnamon as a conductor of heat—one commonly used in lip plumper products to achieve a sultry pout.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Twenty-five years after authorities discovered a headless and handless man in a Michigan cornfield, arrests have been made in connection to the grisly murder.—
Tristan Balagtas,
Peoplemag,
26 Jan. 2023
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Two brothers were arrested this week on murder charges in connection to a 1997 Michigan cold case in which a man's headless and handless body was found in a cornfield, authorities said.—
Erin Pflaumer,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2023
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Lindsay shows up at Carl’s with a teddy bear, which is some kind of backhanded compliment or a snarky callback to how Carl wanted more hugs and someone softer than Lindsay.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The prediction market order in particular appeared to be a backhanded callout of the recent eyebrow-raising bets on the strikes in Iran and the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which some critics have cited as signs of potential insider trading.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Left-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left-handed. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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