Unhandier: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhandier

 

[ ʌnˈhændiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of difficulty

Unhandier refers to something that is more difficult to manage, handle, or manipulate than something else. This term is used to describe tools, tasks, or situations that present increased challenges or complexities. When something is unhandier, it is often less convenient or practical to use and may require more effort or skill to handle effectively. This word is generally used in comparative contexts.

Synonyms

less convenient, more awkward, more cumbersome

Examples of usage

  • This tool is unhandier than the previous model.
  • He found the unhandier specifications challenging to follow.
  • This technique is often unhandier for beginners.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhandier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desajeitado

🇮🇳 अकुशल

🇩🇪 ungeschickt

🇮🇩 kaku

🇺🇦 незграбний

🇵🇱 niezdarny

🇯🇵 不器用な

🇫🇷 maladroit

🇪🇸 torpe

🇹🇷 beceriksiz

🇰🇷 서투른

🇸🇦 غير بارع

🇨🇿 neobratný

🇸🇰 nešikovný

🇨🇳 笨拙的

🇸🇮 neroden

🇮🇸 færslulaus

🇰🇿 икемсіз

🇬🇪 უხეში

🇦🇿 bacarıqsız

🇲🇽 torpe

Etymology

The word unhandier is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the comparative form of the word 'handy', which originated in the early 19th century. The word 'handy' itself comes from the Old English 'handig', meaning 'easy to handle or use'. The element 'un-' is commonly used in English to denote a negation or the opposite of the base word, thus making 'unhandy' imply something that is difficult to handle or inconvenient. The evolution to 'unhandier' typifies the way the English language expands by creating comparative forms that help to convey subtle differences in meaning.