Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unwieldy

Adjective
/ʌnˈwiːl.di/
Definition
Awkward to carry or handle because of size, shape, or complexity.
Examples
  • The unwieldy package was hard to fit into the car.
  • She struggled with the unwieldy camera equipment during the photoshoot.
  • The regulations were so unwieldy that many people found them impossible to follow.
Meaning
Something that is difficult to manage, control, or handle, usually due to its bulkiness or awkwardness.
Synonyms
  • Bulky
  • Cumbersome
  • Awkward
  • Clumsy
  • Unmanageable