cumbersome
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Heavy or awkward to carry or use, or unnecessarily complicated.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
unwieldy
awkward
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old printer was too _____ to move between offices."
Answer: cumbersome
In your own words, what does "cumbersome" mean?
Heavy or awkward to carry or use, or unnecessarily complicated.
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