adroitness

noun

Definition of adroitnessnext
1
as in prowess
mental skill or quickness shows a remarkable adroitness in identifying birds the moment they land at the feeder

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2
as in skill
subtle or imaginative ability in inventing, devising, or executing something with the adroitness of a magician, she twisted the balloons into the shape of a monkey

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Recent Examples of adroitness Those treasures are translated into dishes with a European adroitness. — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adroitness
  1. prowess
  2. skill
  3. ability
  4. skillfulness
  5. talent
  6. proficiency
  7. aptitude
  8. dexterity
Noun
  • Born Joseph Frank Keaton, the actor was a star of vaudeville and early film, known for his prowess at physical comedy and stunt work.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • SpaceX, his rocket company, has made genuine progress in aerospace, and their rocket-launching prowess has allowed Musk to create Starlink, the satellite company.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • When students don’t have the basic skills, they are sent to the nearby community college, often over the summer, to catch up.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Tolbert has worked his way to the big leagues through skill and effort.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Definition of skill
Noun
  • Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The Warriors will likely ask Lendeborg to defend multiple positions during the regular season, and those block were an encouraging sign of his ability to do just that.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of ability
Noun
  • After taking over hosting duties from Padma Lakshmi in season 21, Kish is now the undeniable face of the series, one that represents the continuously evolving future of its programming, which prioritizes culinary skillfulness.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026
Definition of skillfulness
Noun
  • This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Influencers under Kyle Hjelmeseth’s talent management firm build their Instagram presence on lived experience.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of talent
Noun
  • Under their plan, students would need to demonstrate proficiency in interpreting data and navigating complex real-world documents as well as purely academic tasks like solving quadratic equations.
    — Tim Knowles, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • For both pre-K-3 and pre-K-4 programs at public schools, families must meet qualifying criteria based on income, military status, English proficiency and more.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • King contrasted the country’s technological expertise with its moral aptitude.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • But his energy and aptitude on the boards looked to be in midseason form.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • Compared with its previous humanoid platforms, the new model delivers significant improvements in mobility, payload capacity, endurance, and dexterity.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Sea Rangers offer a Swiss Army knife’s dexterity, pursuing government contracts across the European Union and United Kingdom to tackle the tedium of climate compliance and the drudgery of clearing those backlogs.
    — Richard Morgan, Time, 29 June 2026
Definition of dexterity

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