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Definition cumbersome in British English

cumbersome adjective

adjective
/ˈkʌmbə(r)s(ə)m/
1

not simple, fast, or effective enough and difficult or annoying to use

Example

a cumbersome system/process/technique

Synonyms and related words
useless ineffective inefficient
2

large, heavy, and difficult to move or carry

Example

Modern hand-held cameras are far less cumbersome.

Synonyms and related words
large big high
3

cumbersome words or phrases are difficult to understand or remember because they are long or complicated

Example

The book had a very cumbersome title.

Synonyms and related words
complicated difficult complex
Definition cumbersome in British English