left-hander

/ˈlɛftˌhændər/

someone who uses their left hand more than their right

As a left-hander, she found it difficult to use right-handed scissors.

The example shows how left-handed people may struggle with tools designed for right-handed use.

general

A person who primarily uses their left hand for writing, eating, and other tasks.

Left-handers often have to adapt to right-handed tools and designs.

This highlights the challenges left-handed people face in a world designed for right-handed dominance.

Left-handedness is a natural variation in human handedness, affecting about 10% of the population.

Collocations

left-handeddescribing something done with the left handleft-handed complimenta backhanded compliment

a compliment that is backhanded or insincere

Left-handedness is not a disability or a sign of being 'different'—it's a natural variation.

Many tools and designs are right-handed by default, so left-handers may need specialized versions.

From 'left' (Old English 'lyft') + 'hander' (Middle English 'hander'), referring to the hand used for tasks.

The term is neutral but can sometimes be used humorously or in sports contexts (e.g., 'left-handed pitcher').

left

the side opposite to right

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hander

a person who uses a particular hand

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