unhandy
adjective
un·handy
ˌən-ˈhan-dē 
1
: hard to handle : inconvenient
2
: lacking in skill or dexterity : awkward
Synonyms
Examples of unhandy in a Sentence
the new SUV is particularly unhandy and difficult to maneuver in parking lots and narrow streets
an unhandy person should be kept away from knives and other sharp objects
Recent Examples on the Web
Perhaps there is something about Hardy that brings out an especially unhandy company.
—
Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2019
Dallas News, 20 Aug. 2019
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'unhandy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1664, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near unhandy
Cite this Entry
“Unhandy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhandy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
Copy Citation
Kids Definition
unhandy
adjective
un·handy
ˌən-ˈhan-dē
1
: hard to handle : inconvenient
2
: lacking in skill : awkward
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share