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
  • The Bears defeated Saginaw 49-20, flashing their offensive prowess.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But Friday’s report also showed their hiring prowess in sectors like manufacturing that are considered male-dominated, Ullrich said.
    — Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of prowess
Noun
  • Bonnell appears to be treating software as another part of the motorcycle's suspension system and something that can be adjusted to suit the rider’s preferences, skill, and terrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This may not come as a surprise in a world not only of AI, but widespread access to technology that requires ordinary people to develop typing skills.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of skill
Noun
  • Minnesota signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2025, and his ability to play numerous positions keeps him on the roster.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The volume of options can outrun the firm’s ability to commit.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 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
  • During his seven-year tenure at the agency, Caoduro advised leading international fashion and luxury brands across global communications, media and corporate strategy and talent engagement.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Ultimately, genetics and talent establish the ceiling, but the evidence suggests a supportive sibling ecosystem helps alchemize raw potential into greatness, and the sibling that benefits most is the one that comes later.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of talent
Noun
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw student proficiency rise above its pre-pandemic rate for the first time, as did the state average.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Skills also need to be defined with proficiency levels across different roles.
    — Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of proficiency
Noun
  • This position — especially once assistant head coach Frank Smith arrived — requires immense mental aptitude.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • How could King draw with such aptitude and still struggle to talk?
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of aptitude
Noun
  • For his business, the ideal is one that has the strength to unload a truck, and the dexterity to sort lipstick—as some of the humanoids working in his operations can now do.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The system, currently a proof-of-concept, is designed for dexterity-intensive tasks across various industries and can be deployed on existing hardware within weeks.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of dexterity

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“Adroitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adroitness. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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