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unwieldy
adjective un·wieldy \-ˈwēl-dē\
: difficult to handle, control, or deal with because of being large, heavy, or complex
Full Definition of UNWIELDY
: not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
— un·wield·i·ly \-ˈwēl-də-lē\ adverb
— un·wield·i·ness \-dē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of UNWIELDY
1530
UNWIELDY Defined for Kids
unwieldy
adjective un·wieldy \ˌən-ˈwēl-dē\
Definition of UNWIELDY for Kids
: hard to handle or control because of size or weight <an unwieldy class> <The package is not heavy, but it is unwieldy.>
— un·wield·i·ness noun
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