Unwieldier: meaning, definitions and examples
📦
unwieldier
[ ʌnˈwiːldɪər ]
describing objects
Unwieldier is a comparative form of the adjective unwieldy. It describes something that is more difficult to handle due to its size, shape, or weight. This term is often used when referring to objects that are not easily managed or controlled, making them cumbersome. An unwieldy item can lead to complications in movement or manipulation, whether it's a physical object or a concept that is hard to manage.
Synonyms
awkward, bulkier, clumsy, cumbersome
Examples of usage
- The unwieldier the furniture, the harder it is to rearrange.
- His unwieldier arguments made it difficult to follow his logic.
- The box became unwieldier as more items were added.
Translations
Translations of the word "unwieldier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais difícil de manejar
🇮🇳 असुविधाजनक
🇩🇪 unhandlicher
🇮🇩 lebih sulit diatur
🇺🇦 незграбніший
🇵🇱 trudniejszy do opanowania
🇯🇵 扱いにくい
🇫🇷 plus difficile à manipuler
🇪🇸 más difícil de manejar
🇹🇷 kullanılması daha zor
🇰🇷 다루기 더 어려운
🇸🇦 أكثر صعوبة في التعامل
🇨🇿 neobratnější
🇸🇰 neobratnejší
🇨🇳 更难处理的
🇸🇮 težje obvladljivo
🇮🇸 erfiðara að meðhöndla
🇰🇿 басқаруға қиын
🇬🇪 უფლება უფრო რთული
🇦🇿 idarə etmək çətin
🇲🇽 más difícil de manejar
Etymology
The word 'unwieldy' has its origins in the early 15th century, derived from the Old English term 'wieldan', meaning to 'lead' or 'manage'. The prefix 'un-' is a negation, indicating the opposite of being manageable or agile. Over time, 'unwieldy' evolved to describe objects that are not easy to control or handle, whether due to their shape, size, or weight. In the late Middle Ages, this term began to take on a more figurative meaning, being applied to concepts, ideas, and tasks that were equally difficult to manage. The comparative form 'unwieldier' emerged in modern usage, reflecting the need to compare the difficulty of handling various unwieldy items or concepts. Thus, 'unwieldier' serves as a valuable descriptor in both physical and abstract contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,822, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.