left-handed

Describes a person who uses their left hand more naturally than their right, or an object designed for use by such a person.

ruОписывает человека, который более естественно использует левую руку, чем правую, или предмет, предназначенный для использования таким человеком.esDescribe a una persona que usa naturalmente la mano izquierda con más destreza que la derecha, o un objeto diseñado para ser usado por esa persona.frSe dit d'une personne qui utilise naturellement plus souvent la main gauche que la droite pour les actions courantes, ou d'un objet conçu pour être utilisé de cette manière.deBezeichnet eine Person, die natürlicherweise die linke Hand bevorzugt, oder einen Gegenstand, der für die Benutzung mit der linken Hand gemacht ist.ptDescreve uma pessoa que usa naturalmente a mão esquerda com mais facilidade do que a direita, ou um objeto feito para ser usado por essa pessoa.zh形容一个人更习惯用左手而非右手，也指为这种人设计的物品。arيصف شخصًا يستخدم يده اليسرى بمهارة أكبر وطبيعية أكثر من يده اليمنى، أو شيئًا مصممًا للاستخدام باليد اليسرى.

1. Using or intended for the left hand A2 formal

   Designed for or performed with the left hand, or preferring to use the left hand for tasks.

   • She is left-handed and uses a special pair of scissors.
   • Left-handed people often find it difficult to use standard tools.
   • He bought a left-handed guitar to play comfortably.

   ruЛевшаeszurdofrgaucherdeLinkshänderptCanhotozh左撇子arأعسر

   Synonyme: left-handleftysinistralsouthpaw

   Antonyme: right-handed

2. Illicit or informal (marriage) C2 formal british

   Referring to a marriage that is not legally or socially recognized, often secretive or improper.

   • In some historical contexts, a left-handed marriage was considered scandalous.
   • The novel describes a left-handed union between a nobleman and a commoner.
   • Left-handed marriages were often kept hidden from society.

   ruНезаконный или неформальный (брак)esmatrimonio morganáticofrMariage clandestin ou non reconnudeIllegitime oder informelle (Ehe)ptIlegal ou informal (casamento)zh不正当或不正式的（婚姻）arغير قانوني أو غير رسمي (زواج)

   Synonyme: clandestinecovertillegitimateillicitinformalsecretunlawfulunofficial

3. Morganatic marriage C2 formal british

   A marriage between a person of high rank and one of lower rank, where the lower-ranking spouse does not gain the higher rank and children do not inherit titles or property.

   • The king entered a left-handed marriage with a commoner, ensuring his heirs would not inherit the throne.
   • Left-handed marriages were common among European royalty to preserve dynastic lines.
   • The terms of a left-handed marriage were strictly outlined in the contract.

   ruМорганатический бракesmatrimonio morganáticofrMariage morganatiquedeMorganatische EheptCasamento morganáticozh贵贱通婚arزواج مرغنطي

   Synonyme: morganatic

4. Rotating to the left B2 formal

   Describing a direction of rotation that is counterclockwise or to the left.

   • The left-handed screw requires a special tool to tighten.
   • In some machinery, left-handed threads are used to prevent loosening.
   • The propeller rotates in a left-handed direction.

   ruЛевостороннийesque gira a la izquierdafrQui tourne vers la gauche (sens antihoraire)deLinksdrehendptSinistrógirozh左旋arيسار الدوران

   Synonyme: anticlockwisecounterclockwiselevorotatorysinistrorse

   Antonyme: clockwiseright-handed

5. Ironically ambiguous C1 formal

   Having a meaning that is ambiguous or ironic, often with a double or sarcastic interpretation.

   • His left-handed compliment left her unsure whether to feel flattered or insulted.
   • The politician's left-handed statement was interpreted in different ways by the media.
   • She gave a left-handed apology that seemed insincere.

   ruДвусмысленныйesirónicamente ambiguofrIroniquement ambigudeDoppeldeutigptAmbíguozh反讽的arمُلْتَبِسٌ ومُتَهَكِّم

   Synonyme: ambiguousbackhandeddouble-edgedequivocalinsincereironicsarcastic

6. Clumsy or awkward B2 informal

   Lacking physical coordination or skill, especially with the hands.

   • He was so left-handed that he could barely tie his shoes.
   • Her left-handed attempt at painting was messy but charming.
   • The left-handed handling of the tools caused several accidents.

   ruНеуклюжийesTorpe, desmañadofrmaladroit, qui manque d'habileté manuelledeUngeschicktptDesajeitadozh笨手笨脚arأخرق

   Synonyme: awkwardbunglingbutterfingeredclumsygracelessham-fistedheavy-handedineptmaladroitungainly

   Antonyme: adroitdexterousgracefulskillful

• more left-handed comparative form
• most left-handed superlative form