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left-handed 1 of 2

adjective

ˈleft-ˈhan-dəd How to pronounce left-handed (audio)
Definition of left-handednext
1
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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left-handed

2 of 2

adverb

as in counterclockwise

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Recent Examples of left-handed
Adjective
The left-handed-hitting Salas, 20, is 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in his two appearances in games so far. — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 In the bottom of the eighth, Moisés Ballesteros and Christian Moore singled against Phillies lefty José Alvarado, with the left-handed hitting Josh Lowe due next. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2026 The solo blast doubled the Royals’ lead, offering left-handed starting pitcher Noah Cameron some additional run support. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026 The left-handed hitting second baseman and shortstop, signed with the Pirates last season as an international free agent out of South Korea. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for left-handed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for left-handed
  1. clumsy
  2. double
  3. counterclockwise
  4. awkward
  5. fake
  6. handless
  7. lip
  8. backhanded
Adjective
  • Feed your head Neagley gets off to a sluggish start, with a workmanlike, rather clumsy first episode largely spent establishing the main characters and central plot—and the writers lean a bit too hard on constant Chicago callbacks.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The residents of Mossy Bottom Farm are looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of clumsy
Adjective
  • Ticketed economy and premium economy passengers who are at least 15 years old can pay $495 to book a four-hour session (no double bookings allowed).
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The bedroom itself is a typical loft with a low ceiling and a double bed, and is accessed by the storage staircase.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of double
Adverb
  • Alex Wix, who has traveled extensively around Iceland by car and plans private itineraries through her company, Wixsquared, recommends driving it counterclockwise.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Complete 10 circles clockwise and 10 circles counterclockwise.
    — RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of counterclockwise
Adjective
  • That’s a large group tied to a device many users still feel awkward talking about openly.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Their world is upended when an awkward city worker (Domhnall Gleeson) comes to uproot them.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of awkward
Adjective
  • The Scarlet Knights ran a fake punt to convert a fourth and 21 for a 44-yard gain that sparked a touchdown drive to close the gap to three points.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The products, which sport fake USDA inspection labels, were distributed to grocery stores and restaurants across the United States.
    — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of fake
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of handless
Adjective
  • Likewise, lip masks designed to be worn overnight can provide improved hydration and comfort over daytime treatments.
    — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Definition of lip
Adjective
  • Only days earlier, Mays had given what could be perceived as a backhanded compliment.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • After corralling a loose puck along the boards, Hughes spun away from the blue line to keep the play onside, then feathered a backhanded pass into open ice with just the right amount of touch to set up Nico Sturm for a goal that tied the game.
    — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026
Definition of backhanded

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“Left-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/left-handed. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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