English

Alternative forms

• hamfisted

Adjective

ham-fisted ‎(comparative more ham-fisted, superlative most ham-fisted)

1. Lacking skill in physical movement, especially with the hands.
2. (by extension) Lacking skill in general.
   • 2008, December 6, Jean has done Canada a favour:

     Harper has a few weeks' grace, during which he and his ham-fisted finance minister, Jim Flaherty, can ponder the error of their ways.

Synonyms

• clumsy
• ham-handed
• mutton-fisted

Antonyms

• dexterous
• skillful

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