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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAdroit
/əˈdrɔɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having skill or proficiency in a particular area, especially in handling situations or tasks.
"She is an adroit negotiator, able to navigate complex discussions with ease." - 2
Demonstrating cleverness or resourcefulness in handling situations.
"His adroit handling of the crisis impressed everyone in the organization."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French phrase 'à droit', meaning 'to the right' or 'right-hand', which historically implied correctness, skillfulness, and dexterity. Entering English in the 17th century, the term shifted from physical cleverness to mental sharpness and tactical proficiency.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Adroit" is said worldwide
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habile
Transliteration: ah-beel
"Il est un négociateur habile."
geschickt
Transliteration: ge-shickt
"Er ist ein geschickter Verhandler."
abile
Transliteration: ah-bee-leh
"È un negoziatore abile."
hábil
Transliteration: ah-beel
"Es un negociador hábil."
hábil
Transliteration: ah-beel
"Ele é um negociador hábil."
कुशल
Transliteration: kushal
"वह एक कुशल वार्ताकार है।"
灵巧的
Transliteration: língqiǎo de
"他是一个灵巧的谈判者。"
능숙한
Transliteration: neungsukhan
"그는 능숙한 협상가입니다."
巧妙な
Transliteration: kōmyō na
"彼は巧妙な交渉者です。"
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