cumbersome

/'kʌmbəsəm/ Cách viết khác : (cumbrous) /'kʌmbrəs/
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cumbersome

The old machinery was cumbersome to move.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Difficult to handle or manage because of large size, weight, or complexity: Refers to something that is physically heavy, bulky, or unwieldy, making it hard to move or use.
    • Inefficient or awkward due to complexity: Describes a system, process, or style that is overly complicated, slow, or not graceful.
Examples of Usage
  • Physical objects:
  • Abstract concepts (processes, style):
Advanced Usage
  • "cumbersome bureaucracy": A system of administration that is slow and inefficient due to excessive rules and procedures.
  • "cumbersome to operate": Difficult to use or control.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cumbrous (adj): An older, less common synonym for , especially regarding physical bulk.
Synonyms
  • Unwieldy: Difficult to carry or manage because of size, shape, or weight.
  • Burdensome: Involving a heavy load or oppressive difficulty.
  • Clumsy: Awkward in movement or shape; lacking grace or efficiency.
  • Awkward: Causing difficulty; hard to deal with.
Related Phrases
  • "A cumbersome load": A physically heavy and awkward burden to carry.
  • "Cumbersome procedures": Official steps or processes that are unnecessarily complex and slow.
cumbersome

The old machinery was cumbersome to move.

Adjective
  1. not elegant or graceful in expression
    • an awkward prose style
    • a clumsy apology
    • his cumbersome writing style
    • if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?
  2. difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
    • a cumbersome piece of machinery
    • cumbrous protective clothing

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