finesse
How many syllables in finesse?
There are 2 syllables in the word finesse.How to pronounce finesse:
Definition of finesse:
- finesse:
- The past tense of Finesse is finessed.
Synonyms for finesse:
delicacy
diplomacy
tact
tactfulness
Antonyms for finesse:
agitation
awkwardness
bad manners
carelessness
clumsiness
coarseness
crudeness
crudity
disregard
frankness
gaucheness
gaucherie
heaviness
heavy-handedness
honesty
ignorance
impoliteness
inability
incapability
indiscretion
inelegance
ineptness
insensitivity
lack of consideration
lack of discernment
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