Definition of ambidextrous Ambidextrous

/æˌmbʌdɛˈkstɹʌs/ - [atmbudekstrus] - am•bi•dex•trous

We found 7 definitions of ambidextrous from 3 different sources.

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What does ambidextrous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

ambidextrous - marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another; "she was a deceitful scheming little thing"- Israel Zangwill; "a double-dealing double agent"; "a double-faced infernal traitor and schemer"- W.M.Thackeray
  deceitful, double-dealing, duplicitous, Janus-faced, two-faced, double-faced, double-tongued
  dishonest, dishonorable deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
ambidextrous - equally skillful with each hand; "an ambidextrous surgeon"
  two-handed
  right-handed using or intended for the right hand; "a right-handed batter"; "right-handed scissors"
  left-handed ironically ambiguous; "a left-handed compliment"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • ambidextrous (Adjective)
    Having equal ability in both hands; in particular, able to write equally well with both hands.
  • ambidextrous (Adjective)
    Practising or siding with both parties.
  • ambidextrous (Adjective)
    Of a person, bisexual.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • ambidextrous (a.)
    Having the faculty of using both hands with equal ease.
  • ambidextrous (a.)
    Practicing or siding with both parties.

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