unwieldy — difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈwildi/
Korean meaning: 크기나 모양, 무게 때문에 다루기 어려운
Korean pronunciation: 언**윌**디
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's unwieldy fishing rod was longer than our entire car!
- The unwieldy corporate structure made it impossible to get a simple decision approved.
- She tried to dance with the unwieldy costume, but ended up looking like a walking Christmas tree.
unwieldy
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈwildi//
difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
A worker struggles with an unwieldy sectional sofa
With steely resolve, even unwieldy beams swing freely!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English unwieldi, derived from Old English un- (not) combined with wieldy, which comes from wield meaning to handle or control. The word ultimately traces back to Proto-Germanic sources related to the concept of managing or controlling something.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather's unwieldy fishing rod was longer than our entire car!”
“The unwieldy corporate structure made it impossible to get a simple decision approved.”
“She tried to dance with the unwieldy costume, but ended up looking like a walking Christmas tree.”
“The new software interface is unwieldy and confuses most users.”
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