adjective · Easy SAT word

    Cumbersome

    awkward; difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight

    Cumbersome in a sentence

    The old cumbersome equipment was finally replaced with modern.

    Synonyms for cumbersome

    • awkward
    • unwieldy
    • clumsy

    Antonyms for cumbersome

    • simple
    • light
    • convenient

    Practice cumbersome on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like cumbersome appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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