GRE Word List
UNWIELDY
not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
The meaning of the word unwieldy is not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome.
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