deftness

/ˈdɛftnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being skillful and quick, especially with the hands.
    • Her deftness with a needle made her a talented tailor.
    • The pianist's deftness on the keys amazed the audience.
    • The juggler's deftness kept all five balls in the air without a mistake.
  2. The quality of being clever and skillful in handling situations.
    • She showed great deftness in managing the team's tight schedule.
    • The diplomat's deftness helped avoid a serious conflict.
    • His deftness in handling difficult customers earned him a promotion.
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