unwieldable
Too awkward handling
Something unwieldable cannot be wielded—it's too heavy, awkward, or cumbersome to handle effectively.
The term applies literally to objects like oversized weapons or tools: The sword was so massive it proved unwieldable for anyone but a giant.
Figuratively, it describes anything too large or complex to manage: an unwieldable bureaucracy, unwieldable amounts of data.
Awkwardly heavy or bulky
- bulkyLarge and awkward to handle
- massiveExtremely large and heavy
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
- ponderousAwkwardly heavy or slow
hulking · hefty · lumbering · ungainly · clunky · gargantuan · enormous · colossal
Impossible to execute
- infeasibleNot capable of achievement
- impracticableImpossible to implement
- unusableUnfit for purpose
- unmanageableImpossible to control
inconvenient · inapplicable · unsuitable · nonviable · untenable · inadvisable · cumbersome · problematic
Impossible to control
- insurmountableImpossible to overcome
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
- oppressiveUnjustly harsh or stifling
crushing · onerous · burdensome · taxing · demanding · staggering · prohibitive · intractable
Lacking grace or ease
- gracelessLacking smoothness or charm
- ungainlyLacking ease of movement
- maladroitLacking physical deftness
- inelegantLacking grace or refinement
gawky · bumbling · fumbling · ham-handed · heavy-handed · klutzy · oafish · blundering
cumbersome
Awkwardly heavy or bulky
- bulkyLarge and awkward to handle
- massiveExtremely large and heavy
- oversizedExceeding typical dimensions
ponderous · hulking · hefty · lumbering · ungainly · clunky · gargantuan · enormous · colossal · immense
unworkable
Impossible to execute
- infeasibleNot capable of achievement
- impracticableImpossible to implement
- unusableUnfit for purpose
unmanageable · inconvenient · inapplicable · unsuitable · nonviable · untenable · inadvisable · cumbersome · problematic · unserviceable
unmanageable
Impossible to control
- insurmountableImpossible to overcome
- dauntingDiscouraging through difficulty
- formidableInspiring fear or respect
oppressive · crushing · onerous · burdensome · taxing · demanding · staggering · prohibitive · intractable · impossible
awkward
Lacking grace or ease
- gracelessLacking smoothness or charm
- ungainlyLacking ease of movement
- maladroitLacking physical deftness
inelegant · gawky · bumbling · fumbling · ham-handed · heavy-handed · klutzy · oafish · blundering · uncoordinated
unwieldablewieldable
Capable of being handled
manageable · handy · wieldy · maneuverable · handleable
unwieldablelight
Visible electromagnetic radiation
lightweight · portable · compact · featherlight · easy to carry
unwieldableeasy
Requiring minimal effort
simple · user-friendly · intuitive · practical · straightforward
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