adroit
/əˈdɹɔɪt/adjective
Clever and skillful, especially in handling tricky situations or tasks.
Example sentences
- “The negotiator was adroit at calming both sides of the dispute.”
- “An adroit speaker, she dodged the reporter's question without seeming rude.”
Its direct opposite is "maladroit", meaning clumsy. Usually followed by "at" or "in": adroit at handling criticism.