ham-handed
The word “ham-handed” has 2 syllables: ham-handed.
It's pronounced as /ˈhæmˌhændɪd/.
What is synonym and antonym for ham-handed?
In the thesaurus, “ham-handed” has 8 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ham-handed along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ham-handed
- awkward
- bulky
- clumsy
- heavy-handed
- inept
- ponderous
- ungainly
- unwieldy
Antonyms for ham-handed
- deft
- dexterous
- dextrous
- expert
- handy
- masterly
- skilled
- skillful
Meanings of ham-handed
- adjective
- Clumsy, heavy, or inept; not delicate, light or gentle.
Example Sentences
- The CEO's ham-handed decision-making alienated both employees and investors.
- Despite his good intentions, his ham-handed attempt to mediate the conflict only made matters worse.
- The diplomat's ham-handed remarks during the press conference sparked an international outcry.
- The comedian's ham-handed delivery of jokes fell flat with the audience, eliciting more groans than laughs.
- She cringed at her date's ham-handed efforts to impress her, wishing he would just relax and be himself.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ham-handed, such as: awkward, bulky, clumsy, deft, dexterous, dextrous, expert.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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