unwielded
Left in sheath
Unwielded describes something that has not been wielded—not held, used, or exercised.
A sword left in its scabbard remains unwielded; power that goes unexercised is unwielded authority.
The word is rare, appearing mostly in literary or formal contexts: The unwielded scepter gathered dust in the throne room.
Enclosed in covering
- holsteredKept in a side pouch
- stowedPlaced away safely
- idleWithout activity or purpose
- inactiveNot currently functioning
dormant · untouched · stored · unutilized · unhandled · undrawn · unexercised · unapplied
sheathed
Enclosed in covering
inactive · dormant · untouched · stored · unutilized · unhandled · undrawn · unexercised · unapplied · resting
cumbersome
Awkwardly heavy or bulky
- bulkyLarge and awkward to handle
- unmanageableImpossible to control
- ponderousAwkwardly heavy or slow
awkward · ungainly · clumsy · heavy · lumbering · oversized · hulking · massive · unbalanced · top-heavy
unwieldedwielded
Held and employed
exercised · deployed · exerted · controlled · disciplined