Definitions
- Describing something that is heavy and difficult to move or carry. - Referring to a process or system that is complicated and inefficient. - Talking about an object or task that is awkward to handle or operate.
- Describing a situation or movement that is uncomfortable or embarrassing. - Referring to a person who lacks social skills or grace. - Talking about an object or task that is difficult to handle or operate.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is difficult to handle or operate.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects, situations, or processes.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe social situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Size and weight: Cumbersome usually refers to something that is large and heavy, while awkward can refer to something of any size or weight.
- 2Efficiency: Cumbersome implies that something is inefficient or time-consuming, while awkward does not necessarily imply inefficiency.
- 3Social situations: Awkward is often used to describe social situations that are uncomfortable or embarrassing, while cumbersome is not typically used in this context.
- 4Physical movements: Awkward can describe physical movements that are clumsy or uncoordinated, while cumbersome does not typically describe physical movements.
- 5Emotions: Awkward can describe feelings of discomfort or embarrassment, while cumbersome does not typically describe emotions.
Remember this!
Cumbersome and awkward are both negative words used to describe things that are difficult to handle or operate. However, cumbersome usually refers to something that is large and heavy or a process that is inefficient, while awkward can refer to anything that is difficult to handle or operate, including social situations and physical movements.
