Antonyms for unhandy

Grammar : Adj

Spell : uhn-han-dee

Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈhæn di

Definition of unhandy

As in inapt : adj incompetent; not suitable
As in incompetent : adj unskillful, unable
As in inconvenient : adj bothersome, troublesome
As in inept : adj clumsy, unskilled; incompetent
As in lumbering : adj clumsy, awkward
As in maladroit : adj awkward, clumsy
As in ponderous : adj heavy, cumbersome
As in awkward : adj clumsy, inelegant
As in awkward : adj difficult to handle
As in uncoordinated : adj awkward, clumsy
As in unfit : adj not ready
As in unskilled : adj untrained
As in unwieldy : adj awkward, bulky
As in wooden : adj stiff, inflexible
As in bulky : adj huge
As in hulky : adj bulky
As in incommodious : adj inconvenient
As in klutzy : adj awkward
As in clumsy : adj not agile; awkward
As in cumbersome : adj clumsy, awkward
As in halting : adj hesitant

Example sentences :

The ship, like all Spanish ships, was unhandy and a poor sailor.
Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady

She was heavy, clumsy, unhandy—but that does not quite explain that power for mischief she had.
Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad

There are other Dwarfs, but they are as unhandy as they are misshapen.
Extract from : « The Children of Odin » by Padraic Colum

It was the decision that the two frigates were unhandy for cruising inshore.
Extract from : « Blackbeard: Buccaneer » by Ralph D. Paine

They are also unhandy in directing the flame on parts of the work.
Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various

The one large lugsail, too, and little jib form a most unhandy rig.
Extract from : « Yachting Vol. 1 » by Various.

Moreover, it's such an unhandy thing that we can't both of us carry it.
Extract from : « Jack the Young Trapper » by George Bird Grinnell

A cork any shorter than this is an aggravation as it is so unhandy.
Extract from : « The Library of Work and Play: Outdoor Work » by Mary Rogers Miller

It was unhandy havin' to pack our boots to Willcox all the time.
Extract from : « The Long Dim Trail » by Forrestine C. Hooker

Small in stature are they like boys, and unhandy with their swords.
Extract from : « Jeremiah » by Stefan Zweig

Synonyms for unhandy

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