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finesse

/fɨ-/ /fə-/

Meanings
noun
Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation.

Examples :

"The teacher used her finesse to calm the disruptive students and restore order in the classroom. "
ability situation character action achievement business quality

Related Words

Illustration technique

technique noun

/tɛkˈniːk/

The practical aspects of a given art, occupation etc.; formal requirements.

"My cooking technique involves slow-roasting the vegetables before adding the meat. "

Illustration manoeuvre

manoeuvre noun

/məˈnuːvɚ/ /məˈnuːvə/

The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

"Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics."

Illustration negotiations

negotiations noun

/nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/ /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/

The process of achieving agreement through discussion.

"The salary negotiations between the employee and the company ended with a mutually agreeable compromise. "

Illustration refinement

refinement noun

/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/

The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material

"The jeweler's meticulous refinement of the gold removed all traces of impurities, resulting in a beautiful, gleaming necklace. "

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration manipulate

manipulate verb

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The chef carefully manipulated the ingredients, stirring the sauce gently. "

Illustration resolution

resolution noun

/ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/

A strong will, determination.

"Despite the difficult situation, her resolution to finish the project was unwavering. "

Illustration disruptive

disruptive adjective

/dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/

Causing disruption or unrest.

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

Illustration situation

situation noun

/sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

"The United States is in an awkward situation with debt default looming."

Illustration manipulation

manipulation noun

/məˌnɪp.juˈleɪ.ʃən/

The practice of manipulating or the state of being manipulated.

"The politician's manipulation of public opinion was evident in his campaign speeches. "

Illustration objections

objections noun

/əbˈdʒɛkʃənz/

The act of objecting.

"The proposal to shorten lunch break faced several objections from the students. "

Illustration difficult

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "