off-handed
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.41 in modern English
20
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Alternative form of offhanded.
adj
Involving the use of the left or non-dominant hand.
Example Sentences
- "That's a substantial difference for two almost identical gloves except that one was what collectors call "off-handed." But what about left-handed gloves of left-handed players, ie.^([sic]) Stan Musial."
- "Some ranged weapons are clearly listed as light off-handed weapons (such as pistols and hand crossbow), and may be used in your off-hand."
Usage
Inflected Forms
more off-handed (comparative)
most off-handed (superlative)