unwieldy

Meanings

• adjective

  difficult to handle or manage, especially because of size or complexity

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unwieldy
yieldy , rewardy , fieldy , shieldy

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Variants

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unwieldily , unwieldiness , unwieldinesses , unwieldy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'unweilded', or not tamed or trained. From Old English unwieldan, from un- (un-) + wealdan (to rule, control).

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Trivia

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1. The term unwieldy was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. An unwieldy beast is often depicted in heraldry as a symbol of strength and power.

3. In the Middle Ages, unwieldy tournaments were large-scale competitions involving many knights and complex choreography.

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Related Concepts

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1. clumsy: Similar in meaning to unwieldy, but often used to describe someone's actions rather than an object's size or complexity.

2. unmanageable: A synonym for unwieldy, describing something that is difficult to control or handle.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unwieldy' is often used to describe large or complex structures, such as ancient castles or unwieldy machinery. In music, the term can be used to describe long, intricate compositions.

How to Memorize "unwieldy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an object that is too large or complex to handle easily, such as a giant ball of string or a maze with many twists and turns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word unwieldy with the feeling of frustration or struggle when trying to handle something difficult.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: U is for unwieldy, D is for difficult, and H is for handle.

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