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unwieldy

/ʌnˈwaɪldi/ adjective · British & US
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What does unwieldy mean?

adjective

Too large or heavy to be easily handled or managed; cumbersome. Difficult to control or direct because of being too large or complex.

Example

"The unwieldy machinery took up most of the warehouse floor."

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