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 or unwieldy to handle.
- Describing something that is difficult to manage or control due to its size or shape. - Referring to an object or tool that is awkward or uncomfortable to use. - Talking about a process or system that is impractical or inefficient.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is difficult to handle or manage.
- 2Both words can refer to objects, systems, or processes.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe physical or abstract concepts.
- 5Both words imply a lack of ease or convenience.
What is the difference?
- 1Size and shape: Cumbersome often refers to something that is large and heavy, while unwieldy can refer to something that is awkwardly shaped or difficult to handle due to its size.
- 2Efficiency: Cumbersome implies a process or system that is complicated and inefficient, while unwieldy can refer to something that is impractical or inefficient to use.
- 3Comfort: Unwieldy can imply discomfort or awkwardness in use, while cumbersome does not necessarily imply discomfort.
- 4Connotation: Cumbersome has a more formal and serious connotation, while unwieldy is more casual and informal.
- 5Usage: Cumbersome is more commonly used than unwieldy in everyday language.
Remember this!
Cumbersome and unwieldy are synonyms that describe something that is difficult to handle or manage. However, cumbersome often refers to something that is large and heavy or a process that is complicated and inefficient, while unwieldy can refer to something that is awkwardly shaped or impractical to use. Additionally, cumbersome has a more formal and serious connotation, while unwieldy is more casual and informal.
