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unwieldy

/ʌnˈwiːl.di/

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adjective

/ʌnˈwiːl.di/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что трудно нести или управлять из-за его размера, формы или сложности.

Describes something that is difficult to carry or manage because of its size, shape, or complexity.

  1. Difficult to handle due to size or shapeB2formal

    Hard to carry, move, or manage because of being large, heavy, or oddly shaped.

    ruГромоздкий

    • The unwieldy box was too heavy for one person to lift.
    • He struggled to maneuver the unwieldy piece of furniture through the narrow doorway.
    • The package was so unwieldy that they had to use a dolly.

    Synonymsawkwardbulkyclumsycumbersomeheavyhulkingponderousungainlyunmanageableweighty

    Antonymscompactgracefulhandylightmanageableportable

  2. Difficult to manage or operateB2formal

    Hard to work with or control, often due to complexity or poor design.

    ruГромоздкий

    • The new software is unwieldy and takes too long to learn.
    • The company's unwieldy bureaucracy slowed down every decision.
    • The old machine was unwieldy and required constant maintenance.

    Synonymsawkwardbulkyburdensomeclumsycumbersomeinconvenientuncontrollableunmanageable

    Antonymseasyhandymanageablesimplewieldy

  3. Lacking grace in movementC1formal

    Moving in a clumsy or awkward way.

    ruНеуклюжий

    • The unwieldy dancer stumbled across the stage.
    • His unwieldy gait made him stand out in the crowd.
    • The robot's unwieldy movements were amusing to watch.

    Synonymsawkwardclumsygawkygracelesslumberingponderousungainly

    Antonymsagilegracefullithenimble

Forms
  • unwieldier comparative form
  • unwieldiest superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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