Synonyms of nimbleness

nimbleness

noun

as in agility

ease and grace in physical activity

that dance routine requires a certain amount of nimbleness and flexibility

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agility
• flexibility
• dexterity
• spryness
• prowess
• deftness
• coordination
• gracefulness
• litheness
• suppleness
• sleight
• limberness
• handiness
• finesse
• adeptness
• sure-footedness
• adroitness
• loose-jointedness
• sure-handedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clumsiness
• ungainliness
• awkwardness
• gracelessness
• gawkiness
• inability
• disability
• klutziness
• incapacity
• gaucheness
• heavy-handedness
• incapability
• impairment
• gawkishness
• incapacitation
• ham-handedness
• debilitation
• disablement
• unhandiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nimbleness

Europe 'standing on its own two feet' Something startups should lean into is their nimbleness compared to the large defense primes, Kuppers said, which gives up-and-coming firms an advantage in competing for new government contracts. —Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025

In a global marketplace that changes continually, Americans must acquire the nimbleness of talent to compete in a rapidly changing environment. —Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

His athleticism, nimbleness in defending slot receivers, experience, versatility and punt return skills are his greatest strengths. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025