Ambilevous

/æmˈbɪl.ə.vəs/ adjective

Definition

Awkward or clumsy with both hands, or lacking skill in general; the opposite of ambidextrous.

Etymology

From Latin 'ambi-' (both) plus 'laevus' (left, clumsy, awkward). It's constructed as the opposite of 'ambidexter,' using the left hand instead of the right to suggest clumsiness rather than skill.

Kelly Says

This is such a delightfully rare insult—instead of being skilled with both hands, you're awkward with both hands, making you basically doubly clumsy; it perfectly demonstrates how Latin prefixes let ancient and medieval people build words with opposite meanings.

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