Unhandy

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhændi/

Definitions of unhandy

adjective not skillful or clever with the hands; awkward or clumsy

Example Sentences

A1 My new phone is unhandy because it's too big for my pocket.

A2 She found the instructions unhandy to follow, so she asked for help.

B1 The old car was unhandy to drive due to its stiff steering wheel.

B2 The new software update made the application more unhandy to use.

C1 The complex machinery was unhandy to operate without proper training.

C2 Despite its advanced features, the device was considered unhandy by many users.

Examples of unhandy in a Sentence

formal She found the new tool to be quite unhandy for the task at hand.

informal I always struggle with using this unhandy remote control.

slang That unhandy gadget is such a pain to deal with.

figurative His unhandy way of expressing himself often leads to misunderstandings.

Grammatical Forms of unhandy

• past tense: unhandied
• plural: unhandies
• comparative: more unhandy
• superlative: most unhandy
• present tense: unhandy
• future tense: will be unhandy
• perfect tense: has been unhandy
• continuous tense: is being unhandy
• singular: unhandy
• positive degree: unhandy
• infinitive: to be unhandy
• gerund: unhandying
• participle: unhandied

Origin and Evolution of unhandy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unhandy' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'unhandig' meaning 'awkward' or 'clumsy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unhandy' has retained its original meaning of being awkward or clumsy, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something that is not convenient or easy to use.