Unwieldy

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwiːldi/

Definitions of unwieldy

adjective difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight; cumbersome

Example Sentences

A1 The suitcase was too unwieldy for the small child to carry.

A2 She struggled to maneuver the unwieldy shopping cart through the crowded store.

B1 The new software program had an unwieldy interface that made it difficult to navigate.

B2 The unwieldy bureaucracy of the government slowed down the process of getting approval for the project.

C1 The unwieldy nature of the legal system made it challenging for the lawyers to navigate.

C2 The unwieldy regulations imposed by the company hindered its ability to innovate and adapt to market changes.

Examples of unwieldy in a Sentence

formal The new machinery was too unwieldy to fit through the narrow doorway.

informal Carrying that big box is such an unwieldy task!

slang I hate using this unwieldy old laptop, it's so slow.

figurative Her unwieldy emotions were difficult to control during the stressful situation.

Grammatical Forms of unwieldy

• past tense: unwielded
• plural: unwieldies
• comparative: more unwieldy
• superlative: most unwieldy
• present tense: unwieldy
• future tense: will be unwieldy
• perfect tense: have been unwieldy
• continuous tense: is being unwieldy
• singular: unwieldy
• positive degree: unwieldy
• infinitive: to be unwieldy
• gerund: unwieldying
• participle: unwieldyed

Origin and Evolution of unwieldy

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unwieldy' originated from Middle English 'unweldi' which is a combination of 'un-' (not) and 'wieldy' meaning capable of being wielded or managed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unwieldy' has retained its original meaning of being difficult to manage or handle, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is cumbersome or awkward to use.