Definition

The condition of being heavy, awkward, or difficult to manage.

Example

The cumbrousness of the old furniture made it hard to rearrange the room.

Conversation

Have you noticed the cumbrousness of that old computer?

Yeah, it's so slow that it drives me crazy!

I can't believe how much time we waste because of its cumbrousness.

We should definitely upgrade it soon; it’s really holding us back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cumbrousness → It is formed from "cumbrous" (from Old French *cumbroux*, meaning burdensome or clumsy) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "cumbrousness" refers to the state of being burdensome or clumsy.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'burdensome' ('cumbrous') and the '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'cumbrousness' means the quality of being clumsy or difficult to handle.

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