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Cumbrous

🔄 Synonyms of "Cumbrous"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
cumbersome	Not easily managed or handled; awkward; clumsy.
unwieldy	Difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity.
unmanageable	Not manageable; not readily submitting to handling or management; not easily restrained, governed, or directed.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
cumbersome	Not easily managed or handled; awkward; clumsy.
unwieldy	Difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity.
unmanageable	Not manageable; not readily submitting to handling or management; not easily restrained, governed, or directed.
combrous	Obsolete spelling of cumbrous. [(also figuratively) Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.]
lumbersomenoun	Marked or characterised by lumbering or awkwardness; cumbrous.
encumbrous	(obsolete) Of, pertaining to, or causing an encumbrance; cumbersome; troublesome.
clunky	(informal) Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.
ponderous	Heavy, massive, weighty.
ungainly	Clumsy; lacking grace.
lumberingnoun	The act of one who lumbers; heavy, clumsy movement.
barnacled	Crusted with barnacles.
klunkynoun	Alternative form of clunky. [(informal) Ungainly; awkward; inelegant; cumbersome.]
lumpingverb	Bulky; heavy.
clumsy	Awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous.
lumbrous	Synonym of lumbering.
loggish	heavy or ponderous; dull; lumpish
heavy-handed	Excessive; overdone.
slabby	Composed of slabs; resembling a slab or slabs; inelegant, cumbersome, clunky.
clampy	Resembling a clamp; clamp-like.
clunkingnoun	A sound that clunks.