Adroitness

Pronunciation: /əˈdroɪtnəs/

Definitions of adroitness

noun the quality of being skillful or adept at a particular task or activity

Example Sentences

A1 She showed great adroitness in solving simple puzzles.

A2 The magician's adroitness with card tricks amazed the audience.

B1 His adroitness in negotiating contracts helped him secure a good deal.

B2 The chef's adroitness in the kitchen led to a Michelin star rating for the restaurant.

C1 The diplomat's adroitness in handling delicate negotiations prevented a potential conflict.

C2 The surgeon's adroitness in performing complex surgeries made him a renowned expert in the field.

Examples of adroitness in a Sentence

formal Her adroitness in handling complex financial matters impressed the board of directors.

informal I was amazed by his adroitness on the basketball court.

slang She showed some serious adroitness in getting out of that sticky situation.

figurative His adroitness with words was like watching a skilled magician perform tricks.

Grammatical Forms of adroitness

• plural: adroitnesses
• comparative: more adroit
• superlative: most adroit
• present tense: adroit
• future tense: will be adroit
• perfect tense: has been adroit
• continuous tense: is being adroit
• singular: adroitness
• positive degree: adroit
• infinitive: to be adroit
• gerund: being adroit
• participle: adroit

Origin and Evolution of adroitness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'adroitness' originated from the Old French word 'adroitet', meaning skillful or clever.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'adroitness' has retained its original meaning of skillfulness and cleverness, and is commonly used to describe someone who is adept or proficient in a particular task or activity.