Ambidextrous Meaning in English
word
ˌæmbəˈdɛkstɹəs/, /ˌæmbɪˈdɛkstɹəs
am-buh-DEK-struhs
ˌæmbɪdˈɛkstɹəs
am-bi-DEK-struhs
Definition
Able to use both your right and left hand equally well, especially for writing or doing tasks.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or technical contexts. Usually describes people, but can also refer to objects (e.g., 'ambidextrous scissors'). Common mistake: not to confuse with 'ambivalent' (having mixed feelings).
Spanish: ambidiestro - ambidiestraPortuguese (BR): ambidestro - ambidestraPortuguese (PT): ambidestro - ambidestraChinese (Simplified): 双手都能灵巧使用的 - 双手灵巧的Chinese (Traditional): 雙手都能靈巧使用的 - 雙手靈巧的Hindi: दक्ष दोनों हाथों से (ambidextrous)Arabic: أعسر وأيمن (يستخدم كلتا يديه ببراعة)Bengali: উভয়হস্ত দক্ষ - দু'হাতে সমান পারদর্শীRussian: двусторонний - амбидекстрJapanese: 両利きVietnamese: thuận cả hai tayKorean: 양손잡이Turkish: iki elini de kullanabilenUrdu: دونوں ہاتھوں سے کام کرنے والاIndonesian: ambidekster - dapat menggunakan kedua tangan
Example Sentences
He is ambidextrous and can write with both hands.
basic
Some people are born ambidextrous.
basic
He uses special ambidextrous scissors.
basic
My friend’s so ambidextrous—she can play tennis with either hand.
natural
Being ambidextrous helped him when he broke his right arm.
natural
You have to be pretty ambidextrous to play drums professionally.
natural