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cumbersome
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challenging to manage or move due to size, weight, or awkward shape
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(of words, phrases, etc.) too long or difficult, often making communication more challenging
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(of a system, process, etc.) complex and lacking efficiency or speed
Example
Carrying the cumbersome boxes up the stairs was exhausting.
Maneuvering the cumbersome machinery in the workshop required careful precision.
She found the cumbersome backpack uncomfortable to wear during the hike.
The cumbersome furniture made it challenging to navigate through the narrow hallway.
We encountered a cumbersome bureaucracy when trying to get approval for the project.
