Definitions
- Describing something that is heavy and difficult to move or carry. - Referring to something that is awkward or unwieldy to handle or operate. - Talking about something that is complicated or difficult to understand or explain.
- Describing something that is large, heavy, and difficult to move or handle. - Referring to something that is complex or difficult to manage or deal with. - Talking about something that is slow or inefficient in operation or performance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is difficult to handle or operate.
- 2Both words can refer to something that is heavy or large.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something that is complex or difficult to understand.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Cumbrous is less common than cumbersome and is mostly used in formal or literary contexts.
- 2Connotation: Cumbrous has a more negative connotation than cumbersome, implying a burden or hindrance.
- 3Focus: Cumbrous emphasizes the physical weight or difficulty of handling something, while cumbersome focuses more on the complexity or inefficiency of something.
Remember this!
Cumbrous and cumbersome are synonyms that describe something that is difficult to handle or operate. However, cumbrous is less common and has a more negative connotation, emphasizing the physical weight or difficulty of handling something. On the other hand, cumbersome is more versatile and can also refer to something that is complex or inefficient in operation or performance.
