cumbersome (Meaning)

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cumbersome (s)

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

not elegant or graceful in expression

cumbersome Sentence Examples

  1. The online application process was so cumbersome that many applicants gave up halfway through.
  2. The outdated software we use at work feels cumbersome compared to the sleek options available today.
  3. The writer's overly descriptive language made the sentence cumbersome and difficult to understand.
  4. Wearing a heavy winter coat in the summer heat felt cumbersome and uncomfortable.
  5. We decided to ditch the cumbersome luggage rack and opt for more streamlined backpacks for our trip.
  6. The legal jargon used in the contract made it cumbersome and inaccessible to the average person.
  7. Simplifying daily routines can eliminate cumbersome tasks and free up more time for important things.
  8. Modern technology has streamlined many processes that were once cumbersome and time-consuming.
  9. The cumbersome bureaucracy often slows down progress and innovation in large organizations.
  10. While the old family heirloom is beautiful, it's too cumbersome to display in our modern apartment.

FAQs About the word cumbersome

difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight, not elegant or graceful in expression

clumsy, clunky, awkward, unwieldy, cranky, cumbrous, unhandy, massive, heavy, ponderous

handy, practical, useful, handy, useful,practical, functional, functional, practicable,practicable

The online application process was so cumbersome that many applicants gave up halfway through.

The outdated software we use at work feels cumbersome compared to the sleek options available today.

The writer's overly descriptive language made the sentence cumbersome and difficult to understand.

Wearing a heavy winter coat in the summer heat felt cumbersome and uncomfortable.