ham-fisted

The word “ham-fisted” has 3 syllables: ham-fist-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈhæmˌfɪstɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for ham-fisted?

In the thesaurus, “ham-fisted” has 20 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ham-fisted along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ham-fisted

all thumbs
awkward
bunglesome
bungling
butterfingered
cack-handed
clumsy
gauche
graceless
ham-handed
handless
heavy-handed
inept
inexpert
left-handed
maladroit
uncoordinated
unhandy
unskilled
unskillful

Antonyms for ham-fisted

coordinated
deft
dexterous
dextrous
expert
handy
masterly
skilled
skillful
sure-handed

Meanings of ham-fisted

adjective
1. Lacking skill in physical movement, especially with the hands.
2. (by extension) Lacking skill in general.

Example Sentences

Ham-fisted attempts at diplomacy only exacerbated the tension between the two nations.
Despite his good intentions, his ham-fisted approach to problem-solving often led to more complications.
The director's ham-fisted direction of the play resulted in a lackluster performance.
She cringed at his ham-fisted attempt to flirt, which came across as awkward and insincere.
The politician's ham-fisted handling of the crisis sparked outrage among the public.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ham-fisted, such as: all thumbs, awkward, bunglesome, bungling, butterfingered, cack-handed, clumsy.

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