Antonyms for finesse

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : fi-ness

Phonetic Transcription : fɪˈnɛss

Definition of finesse

Origin : 1520s, from Middle French finesse "fineness, subtlety," from Old French fin "subtle, delicate" (see fine (adj.)).

noun know-how, maneuver
verb maneuver, manipulate

Example sentences :

As he was clumsy in finesse, she understood his idea, and her eyes flashed.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

We see nothing but nature; not a particle of false delicacy or finesse.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

Through his father's finesse, Paul moved in select London circles.
Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

The public taste condones it, may even be said to relish it to finesse.
Extract from : « Recollections » by David Christie Murray

However, I have no doubt that with a little delicacy and finesse the end may be attained.
Extract from : « The Return of Sherlock Holmes » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Here was a situation which called for the finesse of the politician.
Extract from : « Union and Democracy » by Allen Johnson

And in this I spoke the truth, though, as you will understand who know my position, I had to finesse.
Extract from : « The Frozen Pirate » by W. Clark Russell

But her methods, though prompt, were not wholly lacking in finesse.
Extract from : « Little Miss Grouch » by Samuel Hopkins Adams

This was where Eudemius considered all his skill and finesse would be needed.
Extract from : « Nicanor - Teller of Tales » by C. Bryson Taylor

He was approaching delicate ground and needed all his finesse.
Extract from : « Two Boys in Wyoming » by Edward S. Ellis

Synonyms for finesse

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