
Unwieldy
Visual Imagery
Picture 'unwieldy' items as large or awkward to help remember when to use it.
The unwieldy sculpture took up too much space.
Physical Effort
Use 'unwieldy' when something requires a lot of effort to move or handle.
He struggled with the unwieldy ladder.
Not Just Size
'Unwieldy' also applies to items hard to move because of shape, not just size.
The unwieldy keychain was too bulky for pockets.
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