Nimble

Suits lively physical movement, especially from someone whose age makes it notable

Careful It can feel patronizing when age is irrelevant or the person has serious athletic skill.

Fits when balance and rapid bodily adjustment are central

Careful Agile also has business jargon uses, so specify the physical action if ambiguity matters.

Fits when precise, skillful use of the hands deserves emphasis

Careful The word is too specific for whole-body movement or organizational response.

Suits unusually swift, light motion

Careful Fleet emphasizes speed and can miss precision or flexibility.

Suits graceful, quiet movement on the feet

Careful It does not suit quick fingers, broad athletic ability, or mental adaptation.

Fits when rapid judgment solves an immediate problem

Careful It describes a moment of thought, not a team's capacity to reconfigure.

Fits when changing approach successfully matters more than speed

Careful Adaptation may be slow and deliberate, while nimble includes quick response.

Fits when timely reaction to new information or needs is the strength

Careful Responsiveness can be obedient or routine without clever resourcefulness.