deftness
adjectiveHow many syllables in deftness?
There are 2 syllables in the word deftness.How to pronounce deftness:
Definition of deftness:
- deftness (adjective):
- characterized by facility and skill
Synonyms for deftness:
ability
adeptness
adroitness
agility
cleverness
competence
coordination
dexterity
expertise
facility
finesse
flexibility
gracefulness
manual dexterity
neatness
nimbleness
proficiency
prowess
quickness
skill
sleight
spryness
touch
Antonyms for deftness:
accident-proneness
amateurishness
artlessness
avocation
awkwardness
block
cack-handedness
clumsiness
debilitation
decline
defectiveness
deficiencies
deficiency
difficulty
disability
disablement
disinclination
entertainment
failing
failings
failure
failures
feebleness
folly
frailties
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