deftness

Definitions

The quality of being skillful and quick in one's movements.

The ability to perform tasks with neatness and dexterity.

Examples

The pianist played the complex concerto with remarkable deftness, hitting every note with precision.

With a sudden deftness, the magician palmed the coin and made it disappear before the audience's eyes.

Synonyms

adroitness dexterity skillfulness aptitude nimbleness expertise proficiency

Antonyms

clumsiness awkwardness ineptitude incompetence maladroitness unskillfulness bungling