Finesse

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Delicate skill and subtlety in handling a difficult situation or carrying out a complex task.

“She conducted the negotiation with remarkable finesse, securing an excellent deal.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

fi·nesse

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Synonyms

delicacydiplomacydiscreetness

Antonyms

clumsinessineptitudebluntness

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “finesse”.

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