adroit | adroitly | adroitness

Exam frequency

GRE

high

Banks

high

Civil Services

high

Meaning(s)

clever and skillful

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adroit - skillful

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To be ‘adroit’ is to show resourcefulness and intelligence in things you do or say. The word implies expertise that is so well-honed that things can be done swiftly as well as proficiently, making such people highly capable and sought after in a professional environment.

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  1. I want Claire in the room when the discussions take place over the deal. She is an extremely adroit negotiator.

  2. The years of experience the politician has in public relations was evident by the way he handled every question the press threw at him so adroitly.

  3. Lucy’s candour and adroitness in business make her the ideal candidate to replace my outgoing number two at the company.

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