handless

American  

[hand-lis] / ˈhænd lɪs /

adjective

1. without a hand or hands.

2. clumsy; awkward.

   to be handless at a task.

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Etymology

Origin of handless

First recorded in 1375–1425, handless is from the late Middle English word hand(e)les. See hand, -less

Example Sentences

“I’m just absolutely handless right now,” he signed from the stage.

From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2021

"First off, I’m absolutely handless right now," Kotsur said through sign language, shaking his hands.

From Fox News • Nov. 30, 2021

“First off, I’m absolutely handless right now,” Kotsur said through sign language, shaking his hands.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2021

This handless clock stares blindly from its tower, Refusing to acknowledge any hour, But what can one clock do to stop the game When others go on striking just the same?

From The New Yorker • May 12, 2016

I began imagining myself a handless beggar in the market, unable to even use the bathroom.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba