finesse

• Substantiv, das feines Geschick, Eleganz oder zarte Raffinesse in der Ausführung, Handhabung oder im Umgang bezeichnet, oft mit einem Hauch von List oder Taktik.

A noun referring to intricate skill, subtlety, or delicate refinement in performance, execution, or handling of a situation.

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1. Skill and eleganceB2formal

   Great skill, subtlety, and refinement in handling a situation or performing a task.

   Feingefühl und Eleganz

   • She handled the difficult negotiation with great finesse.
   • The artist painted the portrait with remarkable finesse.
   • He solved the complex problem with technical finesse.

   Synonymeadroitnessartistrydeftnessdiplomacyeleganceexpertiseflairgracegracefulnessmasterynuancepanachepolishproficiencyrefinementsavoir-faireskillstylesubtletytact

   Antonymeawkwardnessclumsinessgracelessnessineptitudeineptnessmaladroitness

2. Tact and diplomacyB2formal

   The ability to deal with delicate situations in a sensitive and clever way.

   Takt und Diplomatie

   • The manager used finesse to resolve the conflict between colleagues.
   • She declined the offer with finesse, without offending anyone.
   • His finesse in social situations made him a popular guest.

   Synonymedelicacydiplomacydiscretiongracejudgmentpolitenesssavoir-fairesensitivitysubtletytact

   Antonymeclumsinessgracelessnessinsensitivitytactlessness