unwieldy

• Décrit quelque chose de difficile à porter, à manier ou à contrôler en raison de sa taille, de sa forme ou de sa complexité.

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.

   Difficile à manipuler

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardbulkyclumsycumbersomeheavyhulkingponderousungainlyunmanageableweighty

   Antonymescompactgracefulhandylightmanageableportable

2. Difficult to manage or operateB2formal

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

   Difficile à manier ou à gérer

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardbulkyburdensomeclumsycumbersomeinconvenientuncontrollableunmanageable

   Antonymeseasyhandymanageablesimplewieldy

3. Lacking grace in movementC1formal

   Moving in a clumsy or awkward way.

   Maladroit, qui manque de grâce dans ses mouvements

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardclumsygawkygracelesslumberingponderousungainly

   Antonymesagilegracefullithenimble