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unwieldy

adjective un·wieldy \-ˈwēl-dē\

: difficult to handle, control, or deal with because of being large, heavy, or complex

Full Definition of UNWIELDY

: not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome

— un·wield·i·ly \-ˈwēl-də-lē\ adverb

— un·wield·i·ness \-dē-nəs\ noun

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Synonyms: awkward, bunglesome, clumsy, clunky, cranky, cumbrous, ponderous, ungainly, unhandy, cumbersome

UNWIELDY Defined for Kids

adjective un·wieldy \ˌən-ˈwēl-dē\

: hard to handle or control because of size or weight <an unwieldy class> <The package is not heavy, but it is unwieldy.>

— un·wield·i·ness noun

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