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cumbrous
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective cumbrous has 1 sense
  1. cumbersome, cumbrous - difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight; "a cumbersome piece of machinery"; "cumbrous protective clothing"
    Antonyms: wieldy, manageable (indirect, via unwieldy)

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Cumbrous

Definition: Difficult to handle, move, or use due to its heavy or cumbersome nature.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Synonyms: Cumbersome, unwieldy, bulky

Antonyms: Lightweight, manageable, nimble

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense: Heavy and awkward to carry

    Example Sentence: The cumbrous box of books made it hard for him to climb the stairs.

  2. Sense: Difficult to manage or operate

    Example Sentence: The old computer system was cumbrous and slow, frustrating the employees.

  3. Sense: Complicated and burdensome

    Example Sentence: The cumbrous legal process made it challenging for the innocent to prove their innocence.

  4. Sense: Clumsy or unwieldy

    Example Sentence: His cumbrous attempts at juggling the soccer ball resulted in frequent drops.

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