Synonyms for

Unwieldy

Verb / ʌˈnwi:ldi: / Another word for unwieldy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

difficult to move or handle because of its large size or awkward shape

Synonyms & similar words

clumsy wieldy ungainly clunky unmanageable gawky bulky cumbersome awkward clumsy heavy unmanageable unhandy ungainly unpractical unwieldable massive impractical inconvenient unmanageably burdensome unwieldiness unwieldily gawky unwieldiest unworkable

Example sentences

  1. The unwieldy backpack made it hard for him to walk to school.
  2. The unwieldy couch wouldn't fit through the door.
  3. The unwieldy costume made it difficult for her to dance.
  4. The unwieldy suitcase was too heavy for him to lift.
  5. The unwieldy bicycle was hard for him to ride.

Quotes

  • The unwieldiest wealth is that amassed from other people's hardships.
  • An unwieldy compromise is better than a clever defeat.
  • An unwieldy thing, a book is, and not seldom serves as a doorstop.

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