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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.
He carried the box in an unwieldy manner, stumbling with each step.
02
difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape
DisapprovingExamples
She struggled to control the unwieldy shopping cart as it veered in different directions.
They opted for a smaller, more maneuverable vehicle to replace their unwieldy SUV.
03
difficult to manage or operate effectively due to its complexity or cumbersome nature
DisapprovingExamples
The company 's unwieldy filing system made it difficult to find important documents quickly.
Due to its unwieldy design, the new software slowed down the entire workflow.
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