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Definition of cumbersomely
cumbersomely
/ˈkʌm.bər.səm.li/
cum · ber · some · ly
Adjective:cumbersome
cumbersomely Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adverb
1
In an awkward, heavy, or unwieldy manner that makes movement or handling difficult.
Example
"The movers carried the antique wardrobe cumbersomely up the narrow spiral staircase."
2
In a slow, complicated, or inefficient manner.
Example
"The outdated software processes large datasets cumbersomely compared to modern cloud platforms."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cumbersomely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cumbersomely