Cumbrous

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌmbrəs/

Definitions of cumbrous

adjective difficult to handle or use because of size or weight; cumbersome

Example Sentences

A1 The cumbrous box was too heavy for the child to carry.

A2 She struggled to maneuver the cumbrous furniture through the narrow doorway.

B1 The cumbrous paperwork required multiple signatures and approvals.

B2 The cumbrous machinery needed regular maintenance to function properly.

C1 The cumbrous regulations made it difficult for small businesses to comply.

C2 Despite its cumbrous size, the antique clock was a valuable addition to the collection.

Examples of cumbrous in a Sentence

formal The cumbrous task of organizing the event fell on the shoulders of the committee members.

informal I find carrying all these cumbrous boxes to be quite a hassle.

slang I hate lugging around these cumbrous textbooks all day.

figurative The cumbrous weight of responsibility weighed heavily on her mind.

Grammatical Forms of cumbrous

• past tense: cumbered
• plural: cumbersome
• comparative: more cumbrous
• superlative: most cumbrous
• present tense: cumbrous
• future tense: will be cumbrous
• perfect tense: have been cumbrous
• continuous tense: being cumbrous
• singular: cumbrous
• positive degree: cumbrous
• infinitive: to cumber
• gerund: cumbering
• participle: cumbered

Origin and Evolution of cumbrous

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'cumbrous' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'combrus' which meant burdensome or troublesome.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cumbrous' has retained its meaning of something burdensome or troublesome, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.