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unwieldy
01
lacking ease, elegance, or coordination in movement or posture
Examples
The dancer 's unwieldy steps disrupted the flow of the performance.
02
difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape
Disapproving
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
unwieldiest
Comparative
unwieldier
gradable
Examples
She struggled to control the unwieldy shopping cart as it veered in different directions.
03
difficult to manage or operate effectively due to its complexity or cumbersome nature
Disapproving
Examples
The company 's unwieldy filing system made it difficult to find important documents quickly.
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