as in clumsy
difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design
an unwieldy machine that requires two people to operate it
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Recent Examples of unwieldy
Tech stacks have become unwieldy and difficult to justify, both financially and operationally.
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Michael Zuercher, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This will give it better balance and make the saw feel less heavy and unwieldy.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
Ideally, this is no more than a few because fielding questions and evaluating responses becomes unwieldy as the number of vendors increases.
—Peter Karlson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The United States Code of Federal Regulations, towering at over 145 million words, represents one of the most complex and unwieldy legal systems in human history.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Michael Zuercher, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
This will give it better balance and make the saw feel less heavy and unwieldy.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2024
Ideally, this is no more than a few because fielding questions and evaluating responses becomes unwieldy as the number of vendors increases.
—Peter Karlson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The United States Code of Federal Regulations, towering at over 145 million words, represents one of the most complex and unwieldy legal systems in human history.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unwieldy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwieldy
Adjective
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In a moment when Liston was hurling a clumsy punch and his balance was susceptible, Ali threw what looked like a swiping right graze at his opponent’s head.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Even observers who think the outlook for China’s economy is less dire agree that its growth is slowing and will be constrained by structural challenges and a clumsy policymaking process.—
Jude Blanchette,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Though the two might have an awkward run-in in the Love Island All-Stars Villa.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
13 Jan. 2025
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Ribas’ hands and movement were much crisper than that of Dern, whose movement was awkward and punches were slower and wilder than those of her foe.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Simply moving around as a Viking warrior is cumbersome, although its combat presents a brutality the series was missing in recent entries.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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These bring a bass-heavy sound and the convenience of wireless audio with up to 9 hours of battery life, 15 hours more in the charging case, and a sleek design that's not too cumbersome.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The apparent impact is on video, with the ungainly trims placed on the picture demanded by a wide corner a thing of the past on the S25 Utlra.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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With two soldiers able to wrestle the ungainly seven foot long M20 into position on its tripod, the mobility of such a lethal system proved to be a game changer.—
Mike Hanlon,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2024
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Unlike some winter boots, which can be big and clunky, the Cariuma Ibira Boot is sleek and thoughtfully designed.—
Kristine Thomason,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2025
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Movement down low still looks a little clunky at times but he’s got some real tools and size.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Unwieldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwieldy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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