unwieldy

adjective

Meaning

Difficult to move, carry, or handle because of large size, awkward shape, or excessive weight.

Examples

The company struggled to manage its unwieldy bureaucracy after the sudden merger.
He found the unwieldy cardboard boxes impossible to stack neatly in the small closet.

Synonyms: heavy, awkward, cumbersome, burdensome

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unwieldy

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwiːldi/

Definition

Difficult to move, carry, or handle because of large size, awkward shape, or excessive weight.

Examples

The company struggled to manage its unwieldy bureaucracy after the sudden merger.
He found the unwieldy cardboard boxes impossible to stack neatly in the small closet.
The knight found his heavy, unwieldy sword difficult to maneuver during the long battle.

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