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cumbersome

[kuhm-ber-suhm]

cumbersome Definition

  • 1burdensome, heavy, and awkward to carry or use
  • 2slow or complicated and therefore inefficient

Using cumbersome: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cumbersome" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The furniture was so cumbersome that it took hours to move it out of the house.

  • Example

    The new software is very cumbersome and takes a long time to load.

  • Example

    The old printer was large and cumbersome, but the new one is much smaller and easier to use.

cumbersome Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cumbersome

Antonyms for cumbersome

Phrases with cumbersome

  • a system of government or organization that is slow, complicated, and inefficient

    Example

    The company's cumbersome bureaucracy made it difficult for employees to get things done.

  • cumbersome regulations

    rules or laws that are complicated and difficult to understand or follow

    Example

    The new tax code is full of cumbersome regulations that make it hard for small businesses to comply.

  • machinery or tools that are large, heavy, and difficult to move or use

    Example

    The construction crew struggled to move the cumbersome equipment into place.

Origins of cumbersome

from Middle English 'combersom', meaning 'difficult to manage'

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Summary: cumbersome in Brief

The term 'cumbersome' [kuhm-ber-suhm] describes something that is difficult to carry or use, often due to its size or complexity. It can refer to physical objects like furniture or equipment, as well as abstract concepts like bureaucracy or regulations. Examples include 'The new software is very cumbersome and takes a long time to load.' and 'The old printer was large and cumbersome, but the new one is much smaller and easier to use.' Synonyms include 'awkward' and 'unwieldy,' while antonyms include 'manageable' and 'lightweight.'