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Cumbersome

Definition

(formal) Difficult to handle or use because of being large, heavy, or complicated; causing inconvenience or trouble.

Example Sentences

1The new regulations have introduced cumbersome procedures that hinder the development of small businesses.
2Is the current system so cumbersome that it prevents employees from working efficiently?
3The cumbersome equipment required for the experiment made it difficult to transport.
4Try to avoid cumbersome language in your writing, opting for clear and concise expressions instead.
5There is a growing need to simplify the cumbersome bureaucracy that plagues many government institutions.

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