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.

Synonyms of unwieldy

Words with a similar meaning to unwieldy:

• heavy
• awkward
• cumbersome
• burdensome

Antonyms of unwieldy

Words with the opposite meaning to unwieldy:

• handy
• manageable

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