cumbersome
/'kʌmbəsəm/ Cách viết khác : (cumbrous) /'kʌmbrəs/
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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not elegant or graceful in expression
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an awkward prose style
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a clumsy apology
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his cumbersome writing style
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if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?
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difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
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a cumbersome piece of machinery
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cumbrous protective clothing
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