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cumbersome

adjective
ˈkʌm.bə.səm

Meaning

Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Large, heavy, or difficult to handle; complicated and inefficient.

Example Sentences

The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.

The cumbersome package was too heavy to carry alone.

Synonyms

burdensome, unwieldy, bulky, clumsy, awkward, heavy
Entry 1
burdensome, unwieldy
Entry 2
bulky, unwieldy, clumsy, awkward, heavy

Antonyms

light, manageable, convenient
Entry 1
light, manageable
Entry 2
light, manageable, convenient

Collocations

cumbersome process, cumbersome system, cumbersome equipment, cumbersome package

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