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Cumbersome

Definition:

adjective

1. Difficult to handle or manage because of size, weight, or complexity.

2. Bulky or unwieldy, making movements or tasks slow and laborious.

3. Troublesome or inconvenient.

Synonyms:

awkward, unwieldy, ponderous, clumsy, burdensome, inconvenient

Antonyms:

handy, manageable, convenient, easy, nimble

Examples:

1. Difficult to handle or manage because of size, weight, or complexity:

• Carrying the heavy suitcase up the stairs was a cumbersome task.
• The old computer system became increasingly cumbersome to operate.
• She found the multiple binders to be cumbersome to organize and carry around.

2. Bulky or unwieldy, making movements or tasks slow and laborious:

• The construction worker struggled with the cumbersome beam.
• The backpack was filled with textbooks, making it cumbersome for the student.
• His large, cumbersome boots made it difficult for him to walk quickly on the icy road.

3. Troublesome or inconvenient:

• The new registration process proved to be more cumbersome than the previous one.
• Carrying a large umbrella in the crowded city streets was cumbersome.
• The bureaucracy can make even the simplest tasks seem cumbersome.

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