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adroitness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /əˈdrɔɪtnəs/

KK: /əˈdrɔɪtnəs/

noun
Definition

The quality of being skillful and able to handle situations with ease and precision.


Example

Her adroitness in handling complex problems impressed everyone in the meeting.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see her performance at the competition last night?
Sloth B
Yes! Her adroitness on the dance floor was amazing.
Sloth A
I know, right? It was like she was floating!
Sloth B
Absolutely, her skillfulness really took the audience's breath away.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
skill
dexterity
proficiency
Antonyms
clumsiness
ineptitude
awkwardness
Root Explanation

Adroitness is formed from "adroit" (from Old French *adroit*, meaning skilled or dexterous) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "adroitness" refers to the quality of being skilled or adept in handling situations or tasks.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'skilled' ('adroit') and remember that 'adroitness' means the quality of being skilled or adept.

Visually Confused Words
maladroitness
tawdriness
earwitness
drowsiness
drossiness
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