finesse

Pronunciation: /fɪˈnɛs/

Definition of finesse

1 [mass noun] impressive delicacy and skill:orchestral playing of great finesse
great subtlety and tact in handling or manipulating people or difficult situations:clients want advice and action that calls for considerable finesse

2(in bridge and whist) an attempt to win a trick with a card that is not a certain winner, typically by playing it as the third card in a trick in the hope that any card that could beat it is in the hand of the opponent who has already played.

[with object]

1bring about or deal with (something) by using great delicacy and skill:Karen spent ten months finessing the financing for the property
chiefly North American slyly attempt to avoid blame or censure when dealing with (a situation or problem):despite the administration’s attempts to finesse its mishaps, the public remained wary

2(in bridge and whist) play (a card) in the hope of winning a trick with it because any card that could beat it is in the hand of the opponent who has already played.

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'purity, delicacy'): from French, related to fine¹

Spell finesse with one n and a double s.

finesse needs subtle skill.

Definition of finesse in the US English dictionary