Ambidextrous

usgb/ˌæmbiˈdekstrəs/
adjective

Able to use the right and left hands equally well.

He is ambidextrous, so he can write with both his left and right hand.
Visual representation of "ambidextrous" - Able to use the right and left hands equally well.

Often appears as...

  • ambidextrous ability
  • ambidextrous person
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Not Just Writing

Being ambidextrous applies to more activities than just writing, like playing sports or musical instruments.

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As an ambidextrous pitcher, she can throw curveballs with either hand.
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Rare Ability

Ambidextrous people are uncommon, so using this word often points out a unique skill.

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The coach was impressed by the new player's ambidextrous skills.
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Not Perfectly Equal

Someone may be called ambidextrous even if their skill level isn't exactly the same in both hands.

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Though primarily left-handed, she’s fairly ambidextrous when it comes to using kitchen tools.
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