Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cumbersome
adjective
/ˈkʌm.bər.səm/
Definition
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
Examples
- The box was too cumbersome for me to lift alone.
- She had to find a way to organize her cumbersome office supplies.
- The old software was cumbersome and slowed down the computer.
Meaning
The term ‘cumbersome’ refers to anything that is awkward, burdensome, or difficult to manage due to its size or weight.
Synonyms
- bulky
- clumsy
- awkward
- unwieldy
