The difference between Adroit and Maladroit

When used as adjectives, adroit means deft, dexterous, or skillful, whereas maladroit means not adroit.


Maladroit is also noun with the meaning: somebody who is inept, or lacking in skill, or talent.

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  1. Adroit as an adjective:

    Deft, dexterous, or skillful.

  1. Maladroit as an adjective:

    Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.

  1. Maladroit as a noun:

    Somebody who is inept, or lacking in skill, or talent.

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