adroitness

/ˈædrətnəs, ˈædrɪtnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality of being skilled or proficient in a particular activity or profession; skill or expertise

“Her adroitness with a knife made her an excellent surgeon.”

2. noun

adroitness is also a quality that allows for smooth or skillful management of a difficult situation

“The diplomat’s adroitness in handling the international crisis was widely praised.”

Synonyms

  • dexterity
  • expertise
  • proficiency
  • skill

Antonyms

  • awkwardness
  • clumsiness
  • incompetence