How do you pronounce dexterous?

dexterous is pronounced as /ˈdɛkstrəs/.

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adjective

/ˈdɛkstrəs/

dexterity Dhuti

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Meaning

Skillful and quick, especially with the hands.

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

Example Sentences

The craftsman was dexterous in carving wood.

A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.

Synonyms

skilled, adept, agile, nimble, proficient, skillful

Entry 1

skilled, adept, agile, nimble, proficient

Entry 2

skillful, adept, agile, proficient

Antonyms

clumsy, unskilled, awkward, inept

Entry 1

clumsy, unskilled, awkward

Entry 2

clumsy, inept, awkward

Collocations

dexterous fingers, dexterous hands, dexterous movement

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requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

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serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious

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Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.

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Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

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