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unwieldy

/@/n'w/i/ld/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

    adj.all

    Examples
    We set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter.
    Almost dropped the unwieldy parcel.
    Synonyms unmanageable
    Antonyms wieldy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Not easily wielded or carried; unmanageable; bulky; ponderous.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. difficult to work or manipulate

    adj.all

    Examples
    Unwieldy rules and regulations.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. lacking grace in movement or posture

    adj.all

    Examples
    Heaved his unwieldy figure out of his chair.
    Synonyms clumsy clunky gawky ungainly

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

unwellnessunwemmedunwholeunwholesomeunwholesomenessunwieldinessunwildunwillunwilledunwillingunwillinglyunwillingness

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