Meaning of the word unwieldy in English
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unwieldy
US /ʌnˈwiːl.di/
UK /ʌnˈwiːl.di/
Adjective
1.
difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
Example:
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The couch was too unwieldy to get through the narrow doorway.
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He struggled with the unwieldy package.
2.
difficult to manage or control
Example:
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The large committee proved to be unwieldy and inefficient.
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The company's bureaucracy had become unwieldy.
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