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adjective
- 1. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy: "cumbersome diving suits" Similar Opposite
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CUMBERSOME definition: 1. awkward because of being large, heavy, or not effective: 2. awkward because of being large…. Learn more.
difficult to handle or use, especially because of size or weight. “a cumbersome piece of machinery”. synonyms: cumbrous. unmanageable, unwieldy. difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape. adjective. not elegant or graceful in expression. “his cumbersome writing style”.
The meaning of CUMBERSOME is unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk. How to use cumbersome in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Cumbersome.
Something that is cumbersome is large and heavy and therefore difficult to carry, wear, or handle. Although the machine looks cumbersome, it is actually easy to use. American English : cumbersome / ˈkʌmbərsəm /
Synonyms for CUMBERSOME: clumsy, awkward, unwieldy, clunky, ungainly, cumbrous, unhandy, ponderous; Antonyms of CUMBERSOME: practical, useful, functional, handy, practicable, serviceable.
Define cumbersome. cumbersome synonyms, cumbersome pronunciation, cumbersome translation, English dictionary definition of cumbersome. adj. 1. Difficult to handle because of weight or bulk: tried to lug the cumbersome luggage up the stairs. 2. Difficult to use or deal with: cumbersome...
Definition of cumbersome adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Heavy, awkward or difficult to use or handle, often because of its size or complexity.
Hard to handle or deal with as because of size, weight, or complexity; burdensome; unwieldy; clumsy. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Difficult to use or deal with. Cumbersome instructions; a cumbersome name; a cumbersome registration process. American Heritage. Not easily managed or handled; awkward.
Adjective. cumbersome ( comparative more cumbersome, superlative most cumbersome) Burdensome or hindering, as a weight or drag; vexatious. Not easily managed or handled; awkward. Cumbersome machines can endanger operators and slow down production. Hard, difficult, demanding to handle or get around with.
