Unhandy: meaning, definitions and examples
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unhandy
[ ʌnˈhændi ]
describing clumsiness
The term 'unhandy' refers to something that is awkward, cumbersome, or difficult to manage and handle. It is often used to describe objects or people who lack dexterity or skill in handling tasks.
Synonyms
awkward, clumsy, cumbersome, inconvenient
Examples of usage
- The unhandy tool made the job much harder.
- He felt unhandy while trying to juggle the balls.
- Her unhandy movements drew attention at the dance.
- The unhandy packaging frustrated the customers.
Translations
Translations of the word "unhandy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incômodo
🇮🇳 असुविधाजनक
🇩🇪 unhandlich
🇮🇩 kaku
🇺🇦 незручний
🇵🇱 nieporęczny
🇯🇵 扱いにくい
🇫🇷 maladroit
🇪🇸 incómodo
🇹🇷 kullanışsız
🇰🇷 불편한
🇸🇦 غير مريح
🇨🇿 nepohodlný
🇸🇰 nepohodlný
🇨🇳 笨拙的
🇸🇮 nepraktičen
🇮🇸 óhentugur
🇰🇿 қолайсыз
🇬🇪 არამარტივი
🇦🇿 çətin
🇲🇽 incómodo
Etymology
The word 'unhandy' is formed from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'handy,' which originates from the Old English 'handig,' meaning 'skillful or easily handled.' The concept behind 'handy' has always referred to having the requisite skills or ease in accomplishing tasks with one's hands. As societies evolved, the term adopted a negative prefix to highlight a lack of these qualities. The use of 'unhandy' suggests not just a physical awkwardness but can also imply mental or situational clumsiness, making it a unique descriptor in the English language.