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AMBIDEXTROUS

(adj., adj.sat)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Ambidextrous.

How to pronounce ambidextrous:

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Ambidextrous - as an adjective

Equally skillful with each hand

Example: "An ambidextrous surgeon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
two-handed
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
right-handedleft-handed

Ambidextrous - as an adjective satellite

Marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another

Example: "She was a deceitful scheming little thing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deceitfuldouble-dealingdouble-faceddouble-tonguedduplicitousjanus-facedtwo-faced

Example Sentences

"He is ambidextrous and can play tennis with either hand."
"The surgeon needs to be ambidextrous to perform delicate operations."
"She is an ambidextrous artist who can paint with both hands."
"The ambidextrous basketball player can shoot equally well with both hands."
"He became an ambidextrous writer after injuring his right hand."
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Word Game Points

Is AMBIDEXTROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ambidextrous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AMBIDEXTROUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.

Is AMBIDEXTROUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ambidextrous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AMBIDEXTROUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.

Is AMBIDEXTROUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ambidextrous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AMBIDEXTROUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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