as in clumsy
difficult to use or operate especially because of size, weight, or design
get rid of that bunglesome old suitcase and buy something with wheels
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Adjective
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In a moment when Liston was hurling a clumsy punch and his balance was susceptible, Ali threw what looked like a swiping right graze at his opponent’s head.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
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Even observers who think the outlook for China’s economy is less dire agree that its growth is slowing and will be constrained by structural challenges and a clumsy policymaking process.—
Jude Blanchette,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Listen to Marsden recall the awkward encounter in the clip above.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This bag has a subtly vintage silhouette and fits everything without being cumbersome.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Innovative Blending: Vintage Cognacs are unusual because the requirements to certify a vintage bottling are cumbersome.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Bunglesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunglesome. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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