sure-handed

[ shoor-han-did, shur- ]

adjective

1. using the hands with skill and confidence; dexterous.
2. done with skill and proficiency:

   a sure-handed sketch of a proposed building.

3. displaying the skill and experience of an expert:

   a sure-handed politician.

Other Words From

• sure-handed·ly adverb
• sure-handed·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sure-handed¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

We have sure handed the small consumer a giant blow in the sole apoplectic region.

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The boys are strong and sure-handed, and the War Ministry rests easy in letting them deal with this delicate, important work.

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Alison was a sure-handed, skilful hitter, but did not aspire to leadership.

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