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 Word Forms

• sure-handedly adverb
• sure-handedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sure-handed¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Receiver Quentin Johnston, once plagued by drops, has emerged as a sure-handed deep threat.

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It was the third time in the last four games that the usually sure-handed Andrews has finished with more turnovers than assists.

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Slot receiver Logan Loya, maybe the most sure-handed player on the team, could also be an attractive target on the open market.

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The two-time national champion at Georgia was emerging as Herbert’s sure-handed short- and intermediate-route target, especially on third downs.

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The rare miscue from the sure-handed utility man did not cost the Dodgers, as the next batter, Jazz Chisholm Jr., grounded out to end the inning, and Edman’s evening got progressively better from there.

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