Antonyms for left handed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : left-han-did
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛftˈhæn dɪd


Definition of left handed

Origin :
  • late 14c., of persons; 1650s of tools, etc., from left (adj.) + handed. In 15c. it also could mean "maimed." Sense of "underhanded" is from early 17c., as in left-handed compliment (1787, also attested 1855 in pugilism slang for "a punch with the left fist"), as is that of "illicit" (e.g. left-handed marriage). Related: Left-handedly; left-handedness.
  • As in left-handed : adj using left hand or awkward
  • As in ambidextrous : adj insincere
  • As in mala fide : adj insincere
  • As in Pecksniffian : adj hypocritical
  • As in pharisaic : adj hypocritical
  • As in pharisaical : adj hypocritical
  • As in double-dealing : adj cheating, deceitful
  • As in hypocritical : adj deceitful, pretending
Example sentences :
  • It would be impossible to strike you on the right side, without I were left handed.
  • Extract from : « Within the Capes » by Howard Pyle
  • Inquiry should be made as to whether the patient is right or left handed, or ambidextrous.
  • Extract from : « Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology » by W. G. Aitchison Robertson
  • A left handed propeller has a left hand thread or spiral, and revolves from left to right to move the ship ahead.
  • Extract from : « Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II » by Joshua Rose
  • In this it agrees with numerous right and left handed characters.
  • Extract from : « Inheritance of Characteristics in Domestic Fowl » by Charles Benedict Davenport
  • Twin-screws were used, right and left handed respectively; they were each two feet in diameter, and were given an expanding pitch.
  • Extract from : « A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine » by Robert H. Thurston
  • It alwus seemed to me that a left handed fiddler must pla the tune backwards.
  • Extract from : « Josh Billings, Hiz Sayings » by Henry Wheeler Shaw
  • Without speculation on your part, if you have a recollection, do you recall whether he was right handed or left handed?
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • Terry being right and Deerfoot left handed, each was able to secure his most effective grip.
  • Extract from : « The Hunters of the Ozark » by Edward S. Ellis
  • I believe you said during the course of this discussion that you thought Lee was left handed.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • Something vaguely I remember that he might be left handed but I could not recall.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (9 of 26): Hearings Vol. IX (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Synonyms for left handed

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