DEFTNESS Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word deftness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEFTNESS
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adroitness | nounn | |||||||
noun • skillful performance or ability without difficulty | ||||||||
agility | nounn | |||||||
noun • the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble | ||||||||
aptitude | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • inherent ability | ||||||||
capability | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally • the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment • an aptitude that may be developed | ||||||||
cleverness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the power of creative imagination • intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty • the property of being ingenious | ||||||||
competence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually | ||||||||
dexterity | nounn | |||||||
noun • adroitness in using the hands | ||||||||
expertise | nounn | |||||||
noun • skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge | ||||||||
finesse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • subtly skillful handling of a situation | ||||||||
nimbleness | nounn | |||||||
noun • intelligence as revealed by quickness and alertness of mind • the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble | ||||||||
proficiency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of having great facility and competence • skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity | ||||||||
skill | nounn | |||||||
noun • an ability that has been acquired by training • ability to produce solutions in some problem domain | ||||||||
adeptness | nounn | |||||||
noun • skillful performance or ability without difficulty | ||||||||
facility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry • skillful performance or ability without difficulty • a natural effortlessness • something designed and created to serve a particular function and to afford a particular convenience or service • a service that an organization or a piece of equipment offers you | ||||||||
quickness | nounn | |||||||
noun • skillful performance or ability without difficulty • intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay • a rate that is rapid |