Dexterous – English Flashcard for Dexterous for IELTS

Dexterous Dexterous /ˈdek.stər.əs/ US /-stɚ-/ (adj) physically skillful, quick-witted, adroit, nimble-fingered, handy, nimble, agile, acute, resourceful, skillful, ingenious, adept: His dexterous accounting abilities have made him important to the team. Using the kitchen utensils dexterously, he stood out in the crowd of chefs. You are supposed to be dexterous at using knives, otherwise you might hurt yourself. Parts of speech Noun: dexterity Noun: dexterousness Adverb: dexterously Antonyms clumsy, inept, stolid, maladroit