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   unwieldy

   /ʌnˈwiːldi/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight: "huge, unwieldy arc lamps"
   • ▪ (of a system) too large or disorganized to function efficiently: "the benefits system is unwieldy and unnecessarily complex"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘lacking strength, infirm’): from un-1 ‘not’ + wieldy (in the obsolete sense ‘active’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. unwieldily adverb
   • 2. unwieldiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNWIELDY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of UNWIELDY is not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome. How to use unwieldy in a sentence. The Difference Between Wieldy and Unwieldy.

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   unwieldy. adjective. /ʌnˈwiːldi/. /ʌnˈwiːldi/. (of an object) difficult to move or control because of its size, shape or weight. The first mechanical clocks were large and rather unwieldy. The old car felt cumbersome and unwieldy. The tool's long handle made it unwieldy. synonym cumbersome.

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   Something that is wieldy is easy to control or handle, so something unwieldy is not. However, the un- form of the word is much more common. The base word wieldy has its roots in Old English, meaning "to handle or control" — used usually in reference to a weapon.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNWIELDY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. If you describe an object as unwieldy, you mean that it is difficult to move or carry because it is so big or heavy. They came panting up to his door with their unwieldy baggage. Synonyms: bulky, massive, hefty, clumsy More Synonyms of unwieldy. 2. adjective.

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   What does the adjective unwieldy mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective unwieldy, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. unwieldy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. medicine (Middle English) weaponry (mid 1500s) Entry status.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › unwieldyUnwieldy - definition of unwieldy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Difficult to carry or handle because of size, shape, or weight: an unwieldy parcel. 2. Hindering progress because of complexity; hard to manage or deal with: an unwieldy bureaucracy. un·wield′i·ly adv. un·wield′i·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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    UNWIELDY definition: An unwieldy object is difficult to carry because it is heavy, large, or a strange shape.. Learn more.

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