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Butterfingered (Adjective)

Meaning

Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands; "a bumbling mechanic"; "a bungling performance"; "ham-handed governmental interference"; "could scarcely empty a scuttle of ashes, so handless was the poor creature"- Mary H. Vorse.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The butterfingered athlete struggled to catch even the simplest passes.
  • Her butterfingered attempts at playing the piano resulted in a cacophony of clashing notes.
  • The butterfingered surgeon's hands shook as he tried to make the delicate incision.
  • Despite his best efforts, the butterfingered chef managed to spill soup on every table.
  • The butterfingered child broke more toys than he managed to assemble.

Synonyms

  • Bungling
  • Heavy-handed
  • Ham-handed
  • Handless
  • Bumbling
  • Ham-fisted
  • Left-handed
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