Unwieldy

usgb/ʌnˈwiːldi/
adjective

Hard to handle or manage, especially because of size or weight.

The large box was unwieldy and difficult to carry upstairs.
Visual representation of "unwieldy" - Hard to handle or manage, especially because of size or weight

Often appears as...

  • unwieldy object
  • unwieldy system
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Visual Imagery

Picture 'unwieldy' items as large or awkward to help remember when to use it.

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The unwieldy sculpture took up too much space.
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Physical Effort

Use 'unwieldy' when something requires a lot of effort to move or handle.

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He struggled with the unwieldy ladder.
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Not Just Size

'Unwieldy' also applies to items hard to move because of shape, not just size.

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The unwieldy keychain was too bulky for pockets.
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