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Cumbersome

Verb / ˈkʌmbɜ:sʌm / Another word for cumbersome — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cumbersome means difficult or awkward to handle because of weight, size, or complexity.

Synonyms & similar words

clumsy awkward inept cumbrous inapt illchosen awkward bulky clumsy cumbersome difficult heavy hard inconvenient onerous oppressive ponderous tiresome troublesome unwieldy burdensome complex complicated crushing cumbersome embarrassing

Example sentences

  1. The cumbersome piano wouldn't fit through the door.
  2. The cumbersome task of moving the furniture was finally done.
  3. The cumbersome instructions were hard to follow.
  4. The cumbersome machinery needed two people to operate it.
  5. The cumbersome paperwork was a hassle to deal with.

Quotes

  • The enemy of art is the absence of limitations. And the great enemy of art is the absence of necessity. - Orson Welles
  • Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. - Confucius
  • The most complicated skill is to be simple. - Dejan Stojanovic

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