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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 means awkward because of being large, heavy, or not effective. See how to use this adjective in sentences and synonyms, antonyms, and related words.
Cumbersome means having great weight or bulk that makes something hard to handle or manage. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles for cumbersome.
Cumbersome means burdensome, troublesome, or awkward because of size, weight, or shape. Learn more about its origin, derived forms, and usage in sentences from various sources.
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”.
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 /
cumin noun. Definition of cumbersome adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Something that is cumbersome is large and heavy and therefore difficult to carry, wear, or handle. [...] 2. A cumbersome system or process is very complicated and inefficient. [...] More. Synonyms of 'cumbersome' • awkward, heavy, hefty (informal), clumsy [...] • inefficient, unwieldy, badly organized [...] More. Collocations with 'cumbersome'
