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unwieldy

1 of 1adjective
/ʌn.wi:l.di/
1

lacking ease, elegance, or coordination in movement or posture

  • The dancer's unwieldy steps disrupted the flow of the performance.
  • He carried the box in an unwieldy manner, stumbling with each step.
  • Her unwieldy posture made it hard to balance on the beam.
  • The robot moved with unwieldy jerks, clearly not designed for agility.
  • His unwieldy gait drew curious glances from passersby.
2

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

C2
  • She struggled to control the unwieldy shopping cart as it veered in different directions.
  • They opted for a smaller, more maneuverable vehicle to replace their unwieldy SUV.
  • He grappled with the unwieldy tent poles, trying to set up the camping shelter.
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3

difficult to manage or operate effectively due to its complexity or cumbersome nature

  • The company's unwieldy filing system made it difficult to find important documents quickly.
  • Due to its unwieldy design, the new software slowed down the entire workflow.
  • The unwieldy approval process caused significant delays in project completion.
  • Managing the unwieldy database required more time and resources than anticipated.
  • The unwieldy communication system led to frequent misunderstandings among team members.
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