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unhandy

[ uhn-han-dee ]
/ ʌnˈhæn di /
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adjective, un·hand·i·er, un·hand·i·est.
not skillful in manual work: He's unhandy when it comes to fixing things around the house.
inconveniently placed or arranged.
difficult to handle or use, as tools or objects.
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Origin of unhandy

First recorded in 1655–65; un-1 + handy

OTHER WORDS FROM unhandy

un·hand·i·ly, adverbun·hand·i·ness, noun

Words nearby unhandy

unhallowed, unhampered, unhand, unhandled, unhandsome, unhandy, unhappy, unharmed, unharness, unhasp, unhatched
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Words related to unhandy

inefficient, incapable, inadequate, inept, unskilled, ineffectual, useless, unqualified, helpless, amateurish, inexperienced, troublesome, embarrassing, awkward, unwieldy, disturbing, cumbersome, annoying, tiresome, difficult

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British Dictionary definitions for unhandy

unhandy
/ (ʌnˈhændɪ) /
adjective
not skilful with one's hands; clumsy; awkward
inconvenient
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