Synonyms for cumbrous
ˈkʌm brəscum·brous

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1. cumbersome, cumbrousadjective

   difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

   "a cumbersome piece of machinery"; "cumbrous protective clothing"

   Synonyms:
   inept, inapt, awkward, clumsy, cumbersome, ill-chosen

   Antonyms:
   wieldy

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. cumbrousadjective

   Synonyms:
   burdensome, CUMBERSOME

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