Adroit: meaning, definitions and examples
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adroit
[ ษหdrษษชt ]
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:
๐ต๐น habilidoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช geschickt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terampil
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะผัะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zrฤczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทงๅฆใช
๐ซ๐ท habile
๐ช๐ธ hรกbil
๐น๐ท becerikli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฅ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุงูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกikovnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกikovnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ตๅทง็
๐ธ๐ฎ spretno
๐ฎ๐ธ fรฆrรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฑะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bacarฤฑqlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 23626 insincere
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- 23628 flitted
- 23629 manfully
- 23630 landscaped
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