Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The state or character of being sinistral, in any sense.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun The quality or state of being sinistral.

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  • noun left-handedness

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun preference for using the left hand

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Examples

  • The term 'sinistrality' used to refer to left-handed people indicates demonic traits.

    unknown title 2009

  • In fact, the word 'sinistrality' is derived from the Latin word 'sinestra' which means 'left-handedness'.

    unknown title 2009

  • So August 13 is one day when "left-handers everywhere can celebrate their sinistrality and increase public awareness of the advantages and disadvantages," touts a site by the

    My Sinchew - 2010

  • P.S. Everywhere you turn, Christians like Pastor Dick Moron are being demonized for defending right-handedness and God's truth that sinistrality is wrong yet changeable behavior

    Pam's House Blend - Front Page 2009

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