CEFR B2

cumbersome

adjective

Meaning

Difficult to handle or manage because of size, weight, or complexity.

Examples

The soldier found his heavy, cumbersome equipment made it difficult to run quickly through the forest.
New regulations have created a cumbersome process for small businesses trying to apply for government grants.

Synonyms: heavy, clunky, awkward, unwieldy, burdensome

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cumbersome (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmbərsəm/

Definition

Difficult to handle or manage because of size, weight, or complexity.

Examples

The soldier found his heavy, cumbersome equipment made it difficult to run quickly through the forest.
New regulations have created a cumbersome process for small businesses trying to apply for government grants.
She struggled to carry the cumbersome boxes of books to her new apartment.

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