nimbleness
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4.8
- noun
- /ˈnɪmblnəs/
:
agilidad mental
- Her nimbleness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Examples
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In negotiations, his nimbleness showed as he swiftly responded to new proposals and concerns.
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The nimbleness of his mind allows him to think quickly.
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He was respected for the nimbleness of his wit during debates.
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Her nimbleness of mind allowed her to solve the puzzle faster than anyone else.
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The comedian’s nimbleness with words kept the audience entertained all evening.
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Her nimbleness in problem-solving helped the team overcome unexpected challenges quickly.
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The lawyer's nimbleness allowed her to adapt her arguments on the spot during the trial.
Synonyms
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4.0
Ability to think quickly and say clever, amusing things
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7.9
Skill at making good, quick decisions in a specific area
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2.8
Quick thinking that finds smart new ideas and solutions
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3.5
To think and react quickly when things go wrong
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8.1
Ability to think quickly and clearly
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3.8
A quick, clear way of thinking that helps solve problems
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6.4
Quick, clear thinking that helps you understand and decide
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4.1
Ability to think and respond very fast in the mind
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4.1
To make quick, clever, funny comments that amuse people
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9.6
The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly
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4.1
A quick mind that understands things clearly
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6.9
Skill in understanding people or situations quickly and using that to your advantage
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4.0
The ability to think quickly and act cleverly
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7.0
A quick and clear way of thinking
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7.5
Ability to do things quickly and well
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5.2
A quality of being very smart and thinking quickly
To think and answer fast and cleverly
To think and answer quickly and correctly, especially when solving problems
Thinking quickly and understanding things easily
A mind that thinks quickly and makes sensible decisions
A quick, lively way of acting, speaking, or dressing
A quick clear mind that notices small details
Antonyms
How Quick-Witted
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nimbleness comes from the old English root niman, which meant 'to take', and from the word nimble, which once meant 'quick to grab'; imagine someone who can 'grab' an idea at once. So nimbleness means being quick and alert in mind, able to think fast.