bunglesome
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Clumsy or difficult to handle or manage, especially because of shape or size: Describes an object that is awkward, unwieldy, or cumbersome, making it hard to carry, use, or control.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
Advanced Usage
- Used figuratively for complex, unwieldy systems or processes:
Variants and Related Words
- Bungle (verb): To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
- Bungler (noun): A person who acts in a clumsy or incompetent way.
Synonyms
- Awkward
- Cumbersome
- Ungainly
- Unwieldy
- Clumsy
Antonyms
- Manageable
- Handy
- Convenient
- Nimble
Related Idioms or Phrases
- A bunglesome affair: Used to describe a situation or undertaking that is awkward and difficult to manage.
Adjective
- difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
- an awkward bundle to carry
- a load of bunglesome paraphernalia
- clumsy wooden shoes
- the cello, a rather ungainly instrument for a girl