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Meaning of ham-fisted

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ham-fisted

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lacking skill in physical movement, especially with the hands.

    Synonyms:cackhandedclumsyham-handedmutton-fisted
    Antonyms:dexterousskillful

  2. (by extension) Lacking skill in general.

    Synonyms:bunglingincompetent
    Antonyms:skillful
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ham-fisted

Related words

ham-handedmaladroitheavy-handedbutterfingeredbunglingbumblinghandlessleft-handed