sure-handedness
Steady manual control
Sure-handedness is the quality of having steady, confident control—particularly with one's hands.
A surgeon's sure-handedness prevents slips during delicate procedures.
The term extends to any domain requiring precision and composure: the sure-handedness of an experienced pilot, political sure-handedness in navigating a crisis.
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
- adeptnessHighly developed ability
- capabilityPower to accomplish tasks
skill · craftsmanship · artistry · prowess · talent · knack · facility · virtuosity
Organized cooperative movement
- nimblenessEase of quick movement
- agilityQuickness and ease
- deftnessSkillful ease of movement
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
grace · sleight · adroitness · manipulation · grip · control · touch · fluidity
Consistent trustworthy nature
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- steadinessState of being constant
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- stabilityResistance to displacement
unfailingness · soundness · solidity · proven · tested · unwavering · secure
Degree of correctness
- exactnessCorrectness in every detail
- meticulousnessExtreme carefulness in details
- careAttentive regard for others
- controlAuthority to direct
consistency · steadiness · calibration · fine-tuning · measurement · exactitude · sharpness · refinement
Graceful, unshakable calm
- composureEmotional self-control
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- steadinessState of being constant
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
cool-headedness · nerve · self-possession · boldness · certainty · conviction · unflappability
expertise
Skill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
- adeptnessHighly developed ability
capability · skill · craftsmanship · artistry · prowess · talent · knack · facility · virtuosity · aptitude
coordination
Organized cooperative movement
- nimblenessEase of quick movement
- agilityQuickness and ease
- deftnessSkillful ease of movement
finesse · grace · sleight · adroitness · manipulation · grip · control · touch · fluidity · ease
dependability
Consistent trustworthy nature
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- steadinessState of being constant
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
stability · unfailingness · soundness · solidity · proven · tested · unwavering · secure
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- exactnessCorrectness in every detail
- meticulousnessExtreme carefulness in details
- careAttentive regard for others
control · consistency · steadiness · calibration · fine-tuning · measurement · exactitude · sharpness · refinement · specificity
poise
Graceful, unshakable calm
- composureEmotional self-control
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- steadinessState of being constant
calmness · cool-headedness · nerve · self-possession · boldness · certainty · conviction · unflappability
sure-handednessclumsiness
Lack of physical grace
awkwardness · fumbling · butterfingers · ham-fistedness · klutziness
sure-handednessincompetence
Lack of required skill
bungling · ineptness · ham-handedness · botching · blundering
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