Adroit: meaning, definitions and examples

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adroit

 

[ ษ™หˆdrษ”ษชt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

skillful, clever

Adroit refers to someone who is skilled and resourceful, especially in handling difficult situations or tasks. It implies a high level of competence, dexterity, and agility, both physically and mentally. An adroit person can navigate complex challenges with ease and finesse.

Synonyms

capable, deft, expert, nimble, skillful

Examples of usage

  • She is adroit at problem-solving.
  • The adroit negotiator clinched the deal quickly.
  • His adroit handling of the crisis impressed everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "adroit" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคถเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschickt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terampil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะผั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrฤ™czny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทงๅฆ™ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกbil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท becerikli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ์ˆ™ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกikovnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกikovnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ตๅทง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spretno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆrรฐur

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑqlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hรกbil

Etymology

The term 'adroit' derives from the French word 'adroit', meaning 'skillful' or 'right-handed'. The French word itself comes from the Latin root 'directus', which means 'straight' or 'direct', and is related to the idea of being adept or proficient. The word has been used in English since the early 18th century and primarily conveys a sense of adeptness in skillful actions, particularly in artistic or intellectual domains. Over time, 'adroit' has maintained its connotation of agility and cleverness, often applied to describe individuals who demonstrate exceptional abilities in various fields, including business, sports, and creative endeavors.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,627, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.