unwieldy

English

/ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/

adj
Definitions
  • (obsolete) Lacking strength; weak.
  • (obsolete) Ungraceful in movement.
  • Difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate because of its size, weight, shape or complexity.
  • Badly managed or operated.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English unweldi affix from English wieldy.

Origin

English

wieldy

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