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Vocabulary Entry
cumbersome
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
Example Sentences
"The cumbersome package was hard for her to lift."
"He tried to maneuver the cumbersome furniture through the narrow doorway."
"Her cumbersome notes made it challenging to find the information quickly."
N
noun
Something that is large or difficult to handle; a burden or hindrance.
Example Sentences
"The project became a cumbersome due to the frequent changes in requirements."
"She felt the cumbersome of the workload pressing down on her."
"His explanations were often more of a cumbersome than a help."