unwieldy
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adjective \-ˈwēl-dē\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
See Examples of UNWIELDY
- The system is outdated and unwieldy.
- <an unwieldy machine that requires two people to operate it>
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