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  2. /cumbersome

cumbersome

UK/'kʌmbәsәm/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Large, heavy, or complex and therefore difficult to handle, use, or manage

笨重的,累赘的,麻烦的

Root Breakdown

Native English
cumbersomeother
=cumbersome

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The old computer system was cumbersome and slow for modern tasks.

  • 2.

    The legal process is cumbersome and requires extensive paperwork.

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