Synonyms of ham-fisted
23 similar words · 37 opposite words
Another word for ham-fisted is cack-handed. Other synonyms of ham-fisted are ham-handed, heavy-handed, mutton-fisted, undexterous and bungling.
Synonyms and similar words for ham-fisted
adjectiveLacking skill in physical movement with the hands; clumsy.
- cack-handed
- ham-handedClumsy, heavy, or inept; not delicate, light or gentle.
- heavy-handedClumsy; awkward.
- mutton-fistedClumsy, lacking in manual skill.
- undexterousNot dexterous.
adjectiveLacking skill in general; incompetent.
- bunglingIncompetent or inept.
- amateurishSuggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished.
- backwardsSynonym of backward; see usage notes there.
- badUnskilled; of limited ability; not good.
- clumsy
- inaptNot apt.
- incapable
- incompetent
- ineffectiveLacking in ability; incompetent or inadequate.
- inept
- inexpertInept or unskilled; not of expert ability or quality.
- maladroitNot adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.
- miserableVery bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent; hopeless.
- noob
- unableNot able; lacking a certain ability.
- unprofessional
- unqualified
- unskillfulNot skillful.
Opposite of ham-fisted
adjectiveLacking skill in physical movement with the hands; clumsy.
adjectiveLacking skill in general; incompetent.
- able
- artful
- habile formalGenerally able or adroit; handy.
- accomplished
- adeptWell skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
- adroitDeft, dexterous, or skillful.
- apt
- capable
- competent
- consummate
- conversant
- crack
- crafty
- deftQuick and neat in action; skillful.
- expert
- facile
- fluent
- gain
- handy
- maestrolikeLike a maestro; masterly, expert.
- masterful
- masterlikeResembling or characteristic of a master; masterly.
- masterly
- professional
- proficientGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
- qualified
- quick
- ready
- skilled
- skillful
- thoroughbred
- practicedSkillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice.
- versedKnowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.
- masterous obsoleteMasterly.
- tight obsolete
Meaning of ham-fisted
- adjective Lacking skill in physical movement with the hands; clumsy.
- adjective Lacking skill in general; incompetent.
ham-fisted in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ham-fisted
- What is another word for ham-fisted?
- Ham-fisted has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cack-handed, ham-handed, heavy-handed, mutton-fisted, undexterous, bungling, amateurish and backwards.
- What is the opposite of ham-fisted?
- The opposite of ham-fisted is dexterous. Other antonyms of ham-fisted are skilful, able, artful, habile and accomplished.
- What does ham-fisted mean?
- Ham-fisted means lacking skill in physical movement with the hands; clumsy.
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