Word meaning
unwieldy
adjective · un-WEEL-dee
What does unwieldy mean?
Unwieldy means difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight; also, too complex to manage.
Unwieldy in a sentence
“The unwieldy sofa wouldn't fit through the door.”
Synonyms for unwieldy
- cumbersome
- awkward
- bulky
How to remember unwieldy
- Say it out loud a few times: un-WEEL-dee.
- Write one sentence of your own using unwieldy, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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