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- [dek-struh s, -ster-uh s]
- /ˈdɛk strəs, -stər əs/
- /ˌʌndˈekstərəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dek-struh s, -ster-uh s]
- /ˈdɛk strəs, -stər əs/
Definitions of undexterous word
- adjective undexterous skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body. 1
- adjective undexterous having mental adroitness or skill; clever. 1
- adjective undexterous done with skill or adroitness. 1
- adjective undexterous right-handed. 1
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Origin of undexterous
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin dexter right-hand, skillful + -ous
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Parts of speech for Undexterous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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undexterous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
undexterous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undexterous
adj undexterous
- all thumbs — clumsy
- butterfingered — a person who frequently drops things; clumsy person.
- clownish — If you describe a person's appearance or behaviour as clownish, you mean that they look or behave rather like a clown, and often that they appear rather foolish.
- clumsy — A clumsy person moves or handles things in a careless, awkward way, often so that things are knocked over or broken.
- gawkish — awkward; ungainly; clumsy.
Antonyms for undexterous
adjective undexterous
- coordinated — well organized
- nimble — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
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