English Explanatory Dictionary

loose-handed

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. With open hand (as opposed to a fist).
  2. Characterized by broad sweeping movements.
  3. Casual; undisciplined or haphazard.
  4. Lenient, permissive.
  5. Spendthrift, profligate.
  6. Aimless
  7. Wild or uncontrolled.
  8. Involving wrist action.
  9. Sketchy and flowing rather than geometric and precise.
adv
  1. With a poor grip.

Word forms

loose-handed more loose-handed most loose-handed

Etymology

From loose + handed.

Synonyms

chaotic unruly out of control anarchic anarchical bratty difficult dionysiac dionysian disciplineless fractious governless gung ho indisciplined irrepressible lawless loose-handed rampant rantipole reinless stanchless unbridled unchecked uncontrolled uncontrollable undisciplined ungovernable ungoverned uninhibited unreined unrestrained untoward unvanquished out of joint wanton wild easygoing lax soft-handed clement forbearing indulgent lenient permissible permissive relaxed remissful safe soft improvident squandering wasteful extravagant imprudent lavish prodigal profligate reckless spendthrift uneconomical

Derived words

loose-handedly loose-handedness
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