cumbersome

Example Sentences

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Unilateral action can be rationalized as acting because it is too cumbersome to mobilize allies whose interests do not align with one’s own.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

In more recent decades, Israel lost that offensive edge, and the army was forced into cumbersome urban warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

This was expensive, cumbersome, and incurred many internal costs.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“That could be a very time-consuming, cumbersome and expensive process,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Lydia knew Dill hated texting because it was so cumbersome on his ancient flip phone.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner