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.
check bellow for the other definitions of Adroit and Maladroit
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Adroit as an adjective:
Deft, dexterous, or skillful.
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Maladroit as an adjective:
Not adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.
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Maladroit as a noun:
Somebody who is inept, or lacking in skill, or talent.