adj
Meaning 1
With open hand (as opposed to a fist).
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Standard Lemma guide
loose-handed
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adj
Meaning 2
Characterized by broad sweeping movements.
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adj
Meaning 3
Casual; undisciplined or haphazard.
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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
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adj
Meaning 4
Lenient, permissive.
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Synonyms: easygoing, lax, soft-handed, clement, forbearing, indulgent, lenient, loose-handed, permissible, permissive, relaxed, remissful, safe, soft
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adj
Meaning 5
Spendthrift, profligate.
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Synonyms: improvident, squandering, wasteful, extravagant, imprudent, lavish, loose-handed, prodigal, profligate, reckless, spendthrift, uneconomical, unthrifty
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adj
Meaning 6
Aimless
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Synonyms: directionless, feckless, purposeless
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adj
Meaning 7
Wild or uncontrolled.
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Synonyms: loose, on the loose, out of control, out of hand, ungoverned
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adj
Meaning 8
Involving wrist action.
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Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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adj
Meaning 9
Sketchy and flowing rather than geometric and precise.
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Topics: art, arts
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adv
Meaning 10
With a poor grip.
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History
Etymology
From loose + handed.