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LEFT-HANDED

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Left-Handed.

Left-Handed - as an adjective

Using or intended for the left hand

Example: "Left-handed golfers need left-handed clubs"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
ambidextrous24right-handed

Left-Handed - as an adjective satellite

(of marriages) illicit or informal

Example: "In colonial america left-handed marriages between frenchmen and indians were frequent"

(of marriages) of a marriage between one of royal or noble birth and one of lower rank; valid but with the understanding that the rank of the inferior remains unchanged and offspring do not succeed to titles or property of the superior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
morganatic15

Rotating to the left

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
levorotary16levorotatory18

Ironically ambiguous

Example: "A left-handed compliment"

Lacking physical movement skills, especially with the hands

Example: "A bumbling mechanic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bumbling15bungling12butterfingered21ham-fistedham-handedhandless12heavy-handed

Example Sentences

"My brother is a left-handed and finds it difficult to use regular scissors."
"Many famous musicians are left-handed and play the guitar strung upside down."
"Being a left-handed can sometimes be advantageous in certain sports such as boxing."
"Some people believe that left-handed are more creative and artistic."
"Megan is the only left-handed student in our class."
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Word Game Points

Is LEFT-HANDED a valid Scrabble word?
No, left-handed is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is LEFT-HANDED a valid Words With Friends word?
No, left-handed is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
LEFT-HANDED is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is LEFT-HANDED a valid WordFeud word?
No, left-handed is NOT valid for WordFeud
Invalid Word
LEFT-HANDED is not a valid WordFeud word.

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