English dictionary
cumbersome
adjectiveParts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- not elegant or graceful in expression
adjective
- difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
Example sentences
an awkward prose style
a clumsy apology
his cumbersome writing style
if the rumor is true, can anything be more inept than to repeat it now?
a cumbersome piece of machinery
cumbrous protective clothing
