No exact match translations found for 'adroit' in malayalam.
Word 'adroit' in Other Languages
- adroit in Assamese অসমীয়া
- adroit in Bengali বাংলা
- adroit in Bodo बड़ो
- adroit in Dogri डोगरी
- adroit in English
- adroit in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- adroit in Hindi हिन्दी
- adroit in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- adroit in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- adroit in Konkani कोंकणी
- adroit in Maithili মৈথিলী
- adroit in Malayalam മലയാളം
- adroit in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- adroit in Marathi मराठी
- adroit in Nepali नेपाली
- adroit in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- adroit in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- adroit in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- adroit in Santali
- adroit in Sindhi سنڌي
- adroit in Tamil தமிழ்
- adroit in Telugu తెలుగు
- adroit in Urdu اُردُو
Adroit
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/əˈdrɔɪt/
Definitions
- Having skill or dexterity in the use of the hands or body.
- Showing cleverness or resourcefulness in handling situations.
Usage Examples
- She is an adroit negotiator, able to reach agreements that satisfy all parties.
- The chef is adroit at juggling multiple dishes simultaneously.
Etymology
Derived from the French word "adroit," meaning "skillful," which comes from "à droit," meaning "to the right." Historically associated with skillful dexterity.
Synonyms
- Skillful
- Adept
- Nimble
- Deft
Antonyms
- Clumsy
- Awkward
- Unskilled
- Incompetent
Translations
Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
---|---|---|
Spanish | Hábil | /ˈa.βil/ |
French | Adroit | /a.dʁwa/ |
German | Gewandt | /ɡəˈvant/ |
Italian | Abile | /ˈabi.le/ |
Hindi | कुशल | /kuˈʃal/ |
Chinese (Simplified) | 灵巧 | /língqiǎo/ |
Japanese | 巧妙な | /kōmyōna/ |
Korean | 능숙한 | /neungsukhan/ |
Arabic | ماهر | /māhir/ |
Russian | Умелый | /uˈmʲelɨj/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may vary slightly across different English dialects, particularly in emphasis and vowel sounds.
Historical Usage
The word has been used since the early 18th century, primarily to denote skillfulness and competence in various contexts.
Cultural Nuances
Being adroit is often seen as a valuable trait in professions requiring precision, such as surgery, sports, and arts.
More Information
For further details on the term "adroit," including its applications in literature and various professions, consult linguistic resources and psychology studies.