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ambidextrous

1 of 1adjective
/ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstrəs/
1

able to use both hands with equal skill and ease

  • She's ambidextrous and can write with either hand.
  • The ambidextrous pitcher can throw with both arms.
  • Being ambidextrous is an advantage in many sports.
  • The artist was ambidextrous, painting with both hands at once.
  • He learned to be ambidextrous after injuring his dominant hand.
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showing intentional deceit by pretending to have one set of feelings while secretly acting on another

  • His ambidextrous words hid his true intentions.
  • She played an ambidextrous role, acting friendly while undermining him.
  • The diplomat's ambidextrous behavior made it hard to trust him.
  • He was accused of ambidextrous dealings during the negotiations.
  • Her ambidextrous charm masked her ambition.