ambidextrous

American  

[am-bi-dek-struhs] / ˌæm bɪˈdɛk strəs /

adjective

1. able to use both hands equally well.

   an ambidextrous surgeon.

2. unusually skillful; facile.

   an ambidextrous painter, familiar with all media.

3. double-dealing; deceitful.

4. Slang. bisexual.

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ambidextrous British  

/ ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstrəs, ˌæmbɪdɛkˈstɛrɪtɪ /

adjective

1. equally expert with each hand

2. informal highly skilled or adept

3. underhanded; deceitful

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Other Word Forms

• ambidexterity noun
• ambidextrously adverb
• ambidextrousness noun
• pseudoambidextrous adjective
• pseudoambidextrously adverb

Etymology

Origin of ambidextrous

First recorded in 1640–50; ambidext(e)r + -ous

Example Sentences

What the ambidextrous Mara showed Friday was his ability to impact the game in a variety of ways, with one exception.

From Los Angeles Times

But we’re also making sure there’s a place that they will live also on streaming, so we’re doing ambidextrous programming and selling.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mississippi State freshman is a rare ambidextrous pitcher, the most notable since Pat Venditte appeared in 61 major league games from 2015-20.

From Seattle Times

Among them will be John Catsimatidis, a grocery store magnate who has historically been a politically ambidextrous donor, but who had a long history with Mr. Trump.

From New York Times

The Logitech Signature M650 is an ambidextrous wireless mouse powered by a single AA battery and can last for up to 24 months without needing a new one.

From The Verge