What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cumbrance
Example
The heavy backpack was a cumbrance on the hiker's journey. [cumbrance: noun]
Example
The outdated software was a cumbrance to the company's productivity. [cumbrance: noun]
encumbrance
Example
The legal dispute was an encumbrance on the sale of the property. [encumbrance: noun]
Example
The extra responsibilities were an encumbrance on the employee's workload. [encumbrance: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Encumbrance is more commonly used than cumbrance in everyday language, and it has more variations in usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between cumbrance and encumbrance?
Encumbrance has a more formal and legal connotation, while cumbrance is more informal and general.
