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Definition of unwieldiness

unwieldiness

/ʌnˈwiːl.di.nəs/
un · wiel · di · ness
Adverb:unwieldily
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Adjective:unwieldy
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unwieldiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being difficult to carry, move, or handle because of size, weight, or awkward shape.

Example

"The sheer unwieldiness of the antique oak wardrobe made it nearly impossible to carry up the narrow staircase."

2

The state of a system, organization, or process being inefficient or hard to manage due to excessive complexity or scale.

Example

"Critics pointed to the bureaucratic unwieldiness of the agency as the primary reason for the delayed response."

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• Rhymes for unwieldiness

• Nearby Words

unwholesome
unwholesomeness
unwieldily
unwieldiness
unwieldy
unwilled
unwilling

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'unwieldy' (originally meaning lacking strength, from Old English 'un-' + 'wieldan' meaning to rule or handle) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unwieldiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unwieldiness
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