unhandy
adjective
not skillful in manual work.
unhandiness
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a word derived from
unhandy.
Example Sentences
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Fortunately Desmond, recognizing the unhandiness of his crew, had taken care to set no more sail than could be shortened at the briefest notice.
From In Clive's Command A Story of the Fight for India by Herbert Strang
The fireman and the coal-trimmer set the pace, and with a fine contempt for the unhandiness of amateurs did not fail to give a display of their utmost.
From A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle by Stanley L. Wood
Seeing the hurry and the unhandiness of the missile, it was excellent.
From The Lady of Blossholme by Henry Rider Haggard
He continued to laugh as he watched the unhandiness of the man staggering down the gangway under his burden.
From The Man in the Twilight by Ridgwell Cullum
Listing heavily to port, the Tremendous turned with a rapidity that belied her huge bulk and apparent unhandiness.
From The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War by Edward S. Hodgson
