sure-handed
Grip never slips
Sure-handed describes someone who handles things with skill and confidence, unlikely to fumble or make mistakes.
The term applies literally to physical dexterity—a sure-handed surgeon, a sure-handed fielder—and figuratively to competent management of any situation: The new director took sure-handed control of the struggling department.
Quick and light-moving
- agileLimber and quick-moving
- deftSkillful and quick
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- coordinatedArranged to work together
graceful · light-fingered · precise · delicate · controlled · lithe · supple · quick
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- unfailingNever failing or weakening
proven · solid · faithful · steadfast · tried-and-true · safe · secure · predictable
Highly capable, well-versed
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- masterfulHighly skilled and authoritative
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- accomplishedHighly skilled, expert
competent · talented · polished · practiced · seasoned · capable · virtuosic · craftsmanlike
Calm and controlled
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- self-possessedCalm and confident
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
calm · cool · unfazed · secure · steady · certain · unhesitating · decisive
nimble
Quick and light-moving
coordinated · graceful · light-fingered · precise · delicate · controlled · lithe · supple · quick · smooth
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
unfailing · proven · solid · faithful · steadfast · tried-and-true · safe · secure · predictable · stable
adept
Highly capable, well-versed
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- masterfulHighly skilled and authoritative
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
accomplished · competent · talented · polished · practiced · seasoned · capable · virtuosic · craftsmanlike · finesse
poised
Calm and controlled
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- self-possessedCalm and confident
- composedCalm and self-possessed
collected · calm · cool · unfazed · secure · steady · certain · unhesitating · decisive · bold
- ___-handed wordsbackhanded, offhanded, underhanded, ambidextrous
- dexteritydexterous, nimble, agile, adroit, deft
sure-handedbutterfingers
Clumsy dropper of things
fumbling · clumsy · ham-fisted · ham-handed · all thumbs
sure-handedunreliable
Not consistently performing
bungling · inept · incompetent · inconsistent · error-prone
hand, sure, handle, handy, assured, ensure, insure, insurance, assure