undextrous

/ˌəndɛksˈtrus, ˌʌndɛksˈtrus/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking the use of the left hand or left-handed.

“The child was undextrous and had difficulty performing tasks that required the use of her left hand.”

2. adjective

Difficult to handle or manage; awkward.

“The undextrous situation was handled poorly by the company’s management team.”

Synonyms

  • awkward
  • incompetent
  • unskilled

Antonyms

  • competent
  • dextrous
  • skilled