Where to Use Cumbersome?

Cumbersome in a Sentence ?
  • Because the cumbersome package weighed over three hundred pounds, it took two men to move it.
  • The cumbersome box was too big for the shopping cart.
  • Since I could not pronounce my doctor's cumbersome name, I simply spelled it out for the receptionist.

What is the meaning of cumbersome in a sentence?

Something that is cumbersome is large and heavy and therefore difficult to carry, wear, or handle. Although the machine looks cumbersome, it is actually easy to use. Synonyms: awkward, heavy, hefty [informal], clumsy More Synonyms of cumbersome.

What does to cumbersome mean?

1 : unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk a cumbersome package. 2 : slow-moving : ponderous cumbersome administrative procedures. 3 dialect : burdensome, troublesome. Other Words from cumbersome Synonyms & Antonyms Choose the Right Synonym More Example Sentences Learn More About cumbersome.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.